Temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof Dispensers, not of metal, in the nature of storage containers for storing and dispensing sauces, toppings, condiments, and flavorings
Dispensers, not of metal, in the nature of storage
containers for storing and dispensing syrups, beverages,
sauces, toppings, condiments, for commercial use.
(1) Dispensers, not of metal, in the nature of storage containers for storing and dispensing syrups, beverages, sauces, toppings, condiments, for commercial use.
Dispensers, not of metal, in the nature of storage containers for storing and dispensing syrups, beverages, sauces, toppings, condiments, for commercial use
10.
FLOWABLE FOOD PRODUCT DISPENSER WITH AUTOMATED PORTION CONTROL
A food product dispenser is operable to selectively dispense a food product as desired by a user. The food product dispenser includes a main housing, an electric drive motor, a container, a dispensing tube, and a control unit. The main housing includes an open receiving area in a front side of the main housing. The electric drive motor is disposed within the main housing. The container is configured to be received in the open receiving area. The food product is positioned within the container to be dispensed. The control unit is configured to determine an amount of the food product to dispense based on a user input and to control operation of the electric drive motor to dispense the determined amount of food product. A portion of the control unit is positioned entirely above the container.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
11.
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH FOOD PRODUCT DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
In some embodiments, a food dispensing unit is provided with a connector and a removable probe. The connector extends through a wall of the food product dispenser thereby isolating vital components (e.g., electronics, circuit board, power supply, or the like) of the food product dispenser from the food product package. Additionally, the probe that is inserted into the food product package is removably coupled to the connector for easy cleaning.
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Providing on-line digital publications in the nature of newsletters in the field of foodservice via the Internet, not downloadable; Providing on-line publications in the nature of newsletters in the field of foodservice, not downloadable; Providing on-line newsletters in the field of foodservice via email
A food dispenser is configured to dispense a known and repeatable volume of a food product based upon a selection made by the user. The food product dispenser includes one or more pumps, one or more granular dispensers, one or more drive motors, or a control module that is able to accurately control the operation of the one or more pumps or granular dispensers to dispense the desired food product in a selected amount or volume.
A coating system includes a base unit with a motor, and a container that includes a bowl defining an internal area configured to receive a food item and a coating. A fin is disposed within the internal area of the bowl. The container is configured to couple to the base unit so that the motor rotates the fin about an axis to coat the food item with the coating. The fin is configured to rotate with or relative to the bowl. The container is supported on the base unit so that the axis is at an oblique angle relative to a direction of gravity.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
A dispensing system for a flowable food product includes a base unit and a reservoir configured to hold the flowable food product to be dispensed by the base unit. The base unit defines an opening that includes a base unit connector. The reservoir is configured to be inserted into the opening and includes a reservoir connector configured to couple to the base unit connector and a valve configured to open and close to control a flow of flowable food product from the reservoir. Inserting the reservoir into the opening cause the valve to open and removing the reservoir from the opening causes the valve to close.
A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
B05B 9/043 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump having pump readily separable from container
F04B 9/14 - Pumps characterised by muscle-power operation
G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
The present disclosure relates to a food pump (100) that includes a manual pump (300) extending into a container (200) of flowable food product and a discharge tube that extends from the container to dispense the food product from a dispensing end (406). The dispensing end (406) of the discharge tube is offset from a pumping axis of the pump. The discharge tube (400) includes one or more bends such that the dispensing end of the discharge tube (400) is laterally offset from the pumping axis of the pump. Such offset enhances the access to the pump during operation by an operator.
B05B 9/043 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump having pump readily separable from container
A47F 7/28 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for containers, e.g. flasks, bottles
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
F04B 9/14 - Pumps characterised by muscle-power operation
G01F 11/02 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement
18.
SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING LIQUID FROM INVERTED CONTAINER
A liquid dispenser for dispensing a consumable liquid from a container. The dispenser includes a cabinet configured to receive one or more containers in an inverted position such that liquid is induced by gravity to flow out of an open interior of the container though a dispensing opening. A positive pressure valve assembly is mounted to the dispensing opening of the container prior to insertion of the container into the cabinet. The valve assembly includes a cap connected to the dispensing opening and a discharge tube extending from the cap. A flow restrictor of the valve assembly is positioned to selectively open and close the discharge tube to control the flow of liquid from the container. A one-way valve is positioned between the open interior of the container and a supply of air. The one-way valve allows air flow into the container as the fluid is discharged to maintain a positive pressure within the container.
A system and method are provided for distributing a first food ingredient across a second food ingredient. The system includes a base unit configured to receive a container configured to receive a first food ingredient for distribution onto the second food ingredient. The base unit includes a drive motor coupled to a drive shaft to rotate about a vertical rotation axis and a support surface coupled to the drive shaft to rotate about the vertical axis and configured to engage the container to the base unit at an angle that is non-transverse to the vertical axis. The base unit also includes a magnet configured to secure the container to the support surface as the support surface is rotated by the drive motor via the drive shaft to rotate about the vertical axis. A control unit is configured to control the base unit cause the drive motor to rotate the support surface to distribute the first food ingredient across the second food ingredient.
A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.
Temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and
components thereof; heating and cooling apparatus for
dispensing hot and chilled condiments. Manually actuated pump dispensers, not of metal, for liquid
food and condiments; touchless pump dispensers, not of
metal, for liquid food and condiments; hand operated and
touchless non-metal condiment pump dispensers.
(1) Temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and chilled condiments.
(2) Manually actuated pump dispensers, not of metal, for liquid food and condiments; touchless pump dispensers, not of metal, for liquid food and condiments; hand operated and touchless non-metal condiment pump dispensers.
A flexible impeller pump designed for use in dispensing a flowable food product includes a cover, impeller assembly and a pump body that are assembled to create the pump without other separate components. The components can be permanently connected to each other to create a disposable pump or can be disassembled for cleaning and reuse. The impeller assembly includes an impeller shaft and a flexible impeller molded over the impeller shaft to prevent separation. The impeller assembly is received within the pump body and the cover is secured to the pump body. The cover includes a seal that is molded over the pump body to prevent separation of the seal from the cover. The impeller shaft extends through the pump body and is coupled to a drive shaft of an electric motor that is operable to drive the impeller pump.
Temperature-controlled food and beverage dispensers, and components thereof; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and chilled condiments Manually actuated pump dispensers, not of metal, for liquid food and condiments; touchless pump dispensers, not of metal, for liquid food and condiments; hand operated and touchless non-metal condiment pump dispensers
A flowable food product dispenser is disclosed, The food product dispenser includes a main housing that is designed to be supported on a support surface. The main housing includes an open receiving area that includes a back support wall. An electric drive motor is included within the main housing of the food product dispenser. The main housing receives a storage container assembly that is movable into and out of the open receiving area. The storage container assembly includes a container and a pump. When the storage container assembly is moved into the open receiving area, the drive motor is able to drive the pump to withdraw the flowable food product from the container. A control unit and control panel are operable to allow a user to control the pump to selectively dispense the food product from the dispenser.
A liquid dispenser for dispensing a consumable liquid from a container. The dispenser includes a cabinet configured to receive one or more containers in an inverted position such that liquid is induced by gravity to flow out of an open interior of the container though a dispensing opening. A positive pressure valve assembly is mounted to the dispensing opening of the container prior to insertion of the container into the cabinet. The valve assembly includes a cap connected to the dispensing opening and a discharge tube extending from the cap. A flow restrictor of the valve assembly is positioned to selectively open and close the discharge tube to control the flow of liquid from the container. A one-way valve is positioned between the open interior of the container and a supply of air. The one-way valve allows air flow into the container as the fluid is discharged to maintain a positive pressure within the container.
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B67D 3/02 - Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
31.
System for dispensing liquid from inverted container
A liquid dispenser for dispensing a consumable liquid from a container. The dispenser includes a cabinet configured to receive one or more containers in an inverted position such that liquid is induced by gravity to flow out of an open interior of the container though a dispensing opening. A positive pressure valve assembly is mounted to the dispensing opening of the container prior to insertion of the container into the cabinet. The valve assembly includes a cap connected to the dispensing opening and a discharge tube extending from the cap. A flow restrictor of the valve assembly is positioned to selectively open and close the discharge tube to control the flow of liquid from the container. A one-way valve is positioned between the open interior of the container and a supply of air. The one-way valve allows air flow into the container as the fluid is discharged to maintain a positive pressure within the container.
A liquid dispenser for dispensing a consumable liquid from a container. The dispenser includes a cabinet configured to receive one or more containers in an inverted position such that liquid is induced by gravity to flow out of an open interior of the container though a dispensing opening. A positive pressure valve assembly is mounted to the dispensing opening of the container prior to insertion of the container into the cabinet. The valve assembly includes a cap connected to the dispensing opening and a discharge tube extending from the cap. A flow restrictor of the valve assembly is positioned to selectively open and close the discharge tube to control the flow of liquid from the container. A one-way valve is positioned between the open interior of the container and a supply of air. The one-way valve allows air flow into the container as the fluid is discharged to maintain a positive pressure within the container.
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B67D 3/04 - Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping-holes of casks, e.g. for beer
B67D 3/02 - Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
A pump operable to pump a flowable food product, comprising: a pump body (16) including an inlet port, an outlet port and an open impeller chamber (29); an impeller assembly (20) configured to be received within the open impeller chamber (29), the impeller assembly including an impeller shaft (34) and an impeller portion having a plurality of vanes (26); and a cover member (18) having a body (46) and a seal member (54), wherein the cover member is configured to be received and retained on the pump body (16) such that the seal member (54) is positioned between the cover member (18) and the pump body (16).
A pump operable to pump a flowable food product, comprising: a pump body (16) including an inlet port, an outlet port and an open impeller chamber (29); an impeller assembly (20) configured to be received within the open impeller chamber (29), the impeller assembly including an impeller shaft (34) and an impeller portion having a plurality of vanes (26); and a cover member (18) having a body (46) and a seal member (54), wherein the cover member is configured to be received and retained on the pump body (16) such that the seal member (54) is positioned between the cover member (18) and the pump body (16).
A flexible impeller pump designed for use in dispensing a flowable food products. The flexible impeller pump includes a cover, impeller assembly and a pump body that are assembled to create the pump without other separate components. The components can be permanently connected to each other to create a disposable pump or can be disassembled for cleaning and reuse. The impeller assembly includes an impeller shaft and a flexible impeller molded over the impeller shaft to prevent separation. The impeller assembly is received within the pump body and the cover is secured to the pump body. The cover includes a seal that is molded over the pump body to prevent separation of the seal from the cover. The impeller shaft extends through the pump body and is coupled to a drive shaft of an electric motor that is operable to drive the impeller pump.
A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.
A system and method for guiding the assembly of a food or beverage item including a number of components is disclosed. The system includes a starting point device having a controller. The starting point device is operable to receive the details of the food item, which includes the components required to create the food or beverage item. The controller is in communication with multiple dispensers and bins that each include one or more of the components and an indicator. The controller activates the indicators associated with each of the components of the food or beverage item either sequentially or simultaneously to indicate to the staff member all of the components that need to be added to the food or beverage item. As each component is added, the indicator is deactivated until all of the components have been added. Once the food or beverage item is created, the controller indicates that the next food or beverage item can be created.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A touch-free flow able food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
A touch-free flowable food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
A touch-free flowable food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
A touch-free flow able food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Temperature-controlled concession dispensing equipment, namely, hot topping dispensers and chilled product dispensers Dry food dispensers in the nature of commercial storage containers for dry food featuring a manually operated dispenser for dry foods, namely, plastic storage containers for commercial or industrial use; sugar and artificial sweetener dispenser in the nature of plastic containers for commercial use, namely, for storing and dispensing bulk foods Hand operated and automatic concession dispensing equipment in the nature of condiment pump dispensers; foodservice dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers; concession dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Temperature-controlled concession dispensing equipment, namely, hot topping dispensers and chilled product dispensers Dry food dispensers in the nature of commercial storage containers for dry food featuring a manually operated dispenser for dry foods, namely, plastic storage containers for commercial or industrial use; sugar and artificial sweetener dispenser in the nature of plastic containers for commercial use, namely, for storing and dispensing bulk foods Hand operated and automatic concession dispensing equipment in the nature of condiment pump dispensers; foodservice dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers; concession dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Temperature-controlled concession dispensing equipment, namely, hot topping dispensers and chilled product dispensers; countertop electric food warmer for liquid based food products being sauces, cheeses, soups and ice cream toppings Dry food dispensers in the nature of commercial storage containers for dry food featuring a manually operated dispenser for dry foods, namely, plastic storage containers for commercial or industrial use; sugar and artificial sweetener dispenser in the nature of plastic containers for commercial use, namely, for storing and dispensing bulk foods Hand operated and automatic concession dispensing equipment in the nature of condiment pump dispensers; foodservice dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers; concession dispensing equipment being liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers in the nature of concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment pump dispensers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic automation system comprised of electronic sensors for dispensing food, a control unit in the nature of central processing units and an automatic pump actuator sold as a unit for liquid food product and condiment pump dispensers
A touch-free flowable food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
A dispenser for dispensing a viscous material contained in a flexible package has a hollow body extending along a longitudinal axis, a first end with a handle assembly, an opposite second end with a dispensing valve, and a cavity configured to receive the flexible package. A piston is movably disposed in the cavity for engagement with the flexible package to force viscous material from the flexible package. A diverter insert is also disposed in the cavity and is configured to receive the viscous material from the flexible package as the piston moves and divert the viscous material to the dispensing valve.
A dispenser for dispensing a viscous material contained in a flexible package includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis that has a first end, an opposite second end, a cavity configured to receive the flexible package, and a handle assembly coupled to the first end. The handle assembly has a fixed handle, a trigger pivotally coupled to the fixed handle, and a rod extending between the fixed handle and the trigger into the cavity. A plurality of dispensing valves are positioned at the second end of the body and configured to dispense the viscous material, and a piston is movably disposed in the cavity for engagement with the flexible package. As the trigger is pivoted toward the fixed handle, the rod moves along the longitudinal axis toward the piston such that the piston engages the flexible package and the viscous material dispenses through the plurality of dispensing valves.
A food product dispenser for dispensing a food product from a container includes a lid configured to couple to the container and a pump coupled to the lid and having a cylinder and a piston assembly with a piston rod and a piston that is reciprocated in the cylinder. A lever having a piston end B pivotably coupled to the piston rod. An opposite, pivot end of the lever slidably coupled to the lid such that the lever pivots about a pivot axis. The pivot end slides along the lid and the piston end acts on the piston assembly with a primarily vertical force that reciprocates the piston assembly and dispenses the food product.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
56.
Food product dispensers having levers with slidable pivot ends
A food product dispenser for dispensing a food product from a container includes a lid configured to couple to the container and a pump coupled to the lid and having a cylinder and a piston assembly with a piston rod and a piston that is reciprocated in the cylinder. A lever having a piston end B pivotably coupled to the piston rod. An opposite, pivot end of the lever slidably coupled to the lid such that the lever pivots about a pivot axis. The pivot end slides along the lid and the piston end acts on the piston assembly with a primarily vertical force that reciprocates the piston assembly and dispenses the food product.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
A dispenser includes a main body having a discharge opening, an open interior configured to receive a supply of granulated product and a discharge spout for dispensing the granulated product therefrom. A loading and dispensing member is constructed with a plurality of spaced apart receiving cavities formed therein, and is movably mounted within the main body. A portion control container receiving the granulated product and defining a first portion control volume is received and removably retained in each of the plurality of retaining cavities. Each entire portion control container is removable from one of the receiving cavities and is replaceable with a different portion control container defining a second portion volume which is different that the first portion volume. An agitator is positioned within the main body, and is configured for separate engagement with each of the portion control containers to agitate the granulated product received in each of the portion control containers during movement of the loading and dispensing member.
A45D 24/22 - Combs with dispensing devices for liquids, pastes or powders
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material
A47F 1/035 - Dispensing means having measuring devices
A47G 19/34 - Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the likeFood containers with movable covers dispensing a certain quantity of powdered or granulated foodstuffs, e.g. sugar
B65D 83/06 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material
G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A dispenser is provided for use in dispensing a selected volume of granulated dry product. The dispenser includes a main body having a discharge opening, an open interior for holding a supply of the granulated product and a discharge spout for dispensing the granulated product. A loading and dispensing member is constructed with spaced apart receiving cavities, and is movably mounted between the discharge opening and the discharge spout. A portion control device defining one selected portion volume is received and retained in each receiving cavity, and is replaceable with a different portion control device having a different portion control volume. A handle is frictionally engaged with the loading and dispensing member to enable rotation of the handle with or relative to the loading and dispensing member to sequentially control loading and dispensing of granulated product from the portion control device.
G01F 11/10 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation
G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material
B65D 83/06 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material
A47G 19/34 - Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the likeFood containers with movable covers dispensing a certain quantity of powdered or granulated foodstuffs, e.g. sugar
G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A47F 1/035 - Dispensing means having measuring devices
70.
DRY PRODUCT DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE PORTION CONTROL CONTAINERS AND RATCHETING HANDLE
A dispenser is provided for use in dispensing a selected volume of granulated dry product The dispenser includes a main body having a discharge opening, an open interior for holding a supply of the granulated product and a discharge spout for dispensing the granulated product. A loading and dispensing member is constructed with spaced apart receiving cavities, and is movably mounted between the discharge opening and the discharge spout. A portion control device defining one selected portion volume is received and retained in each receiving cavity, and is replaceable with a different portion control device having a different portion control volume. A handle is frictionally engaged with the loading and dispensing member to enable rotation of the handle with or relative to the loading and dispensing member to sequentially control loading and dispensing of granulated product from the portion control device.
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
A47F 1/035 - Dispensing means having measuring devices
G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material
A47G 19/34 - Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the likeFood containers with movable covers dispensing a certain quantity of powdered or granulated foodstuffs, e.g. sugar
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DRY PRODUCT DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE PORTION CONTROL CONTAINERS AND RATCHETING HANDLE
A dispenser is provided for use in dispensing a selected volume of granulated dry product The dispenser includes a main body having a discharge opening, an open interior for holding a supply of the granulated product and a discharge spout for dispensing the granulated product. A loading and dispensing member is constructed with spaced apart receiving cavities, and is movably mounted between the discharge opening and the discharge spout. A portion control device defining one selected portion volume is received and retained in each receiving cavity, and is replaceable with a different portion control device having a different portion control volume. A handle is frictionally engaged with the loading and dispensing member to enable rotation of the handle with or relative to the loading and dispensing member to sequentially control loading and dispensing of granulated product from the portion control device.
A47F 1/035 - Dispensing means having measuring devices
A47G 19/34 - Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the likeFood containers with movable covers dispensing a certain quantity of powdered or granulated foodstuffs, e.g. sugar
G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material
Temperature controlled concession dispensing equipment, namely, condiment dispensing pumps, hot topping dispensers and chilled product dispensers; electric concession dispensing equipment, namely, food warmers, hot topping dispensers and chilled refrigerated product dispensing units
A dispenser for use in dispensing a selected volume of a granulated, dry product. The dispenser includes a main body having an open interior that receives the supply of granulated products to be dispensed. A loading and dispensing member is positioned to receive the granulated product within a receiving cavity formed as part of the loading and dispensing member. A portion control member is selectively positioned within the receiving cavity. The position of the portion control member can be adjusted to vary the portion volume received within the receiving cavity between the portion control member and an open end of the receiving cavity. Once the portion volume has been received within the receiving cavity, the loading and dispensing member is moved to the dispensing position to dispense the portion volume. In this manner, a known, selected portion volume can be dispensed from the dispenser.
