Dispensing device

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Automatic control

Motor control

C222S066000, C222S153130, C222S181200, C222S386000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10475637

ABSTRACT:
The invention has application to dispensing dessert products from pre-filled containers. The container (11) has an outlet (12A) and a moveable portion (13) which is engageable to reduce the container internal volume and cause product to be extruded from an outlet. The container is located on a support (15) during dispensing and there are elements (48–51, 53) for detecting whether the product is extrudable and/or whether dispensing is complete. In addition, there is a detector (35–37) for detecting a container in a discharge position on the support.

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patent: WO 01 60173 (2001-08-01), None

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