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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181822 | Liquid food dispenser system and method A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177094 | Pump lid and containers employing such A container for pressurized discharge of fluid contained therein, the container having a container body, a pump lid deployed on the container body for pressurizing an interior volume of the container, a release control arrangement; and an outlet nozzle. The pump lid... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8167168 | Dispenser with an automatic pump output detection system A dispenser with an automatic pump output detection system provides a pump with an adjustable output. The pump is coupled to a current sensor that generates an operating profile based on the electrical current consumed during each dispensement of material by the pum... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8167167 | Semi-solid metering machines with opening access for cleaning The invention is directed to a semi-solid food product metering device and method of operating a semi-solid food product metering device with at least two counter rotating feed rollers each with two ends, a distal end and a proximal end. An at least two feed rollers... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162175 | Data processing system for managing chemical product usage A data processing system is used to manage and track use of chemical product in a washing machine. A detergent dispenser distributes the chemical products (e.g., detergent, rinse agent, and bleach) to the washing machine. The dispenser includes a monitor that detect... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162176 | Method and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage Methods and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage from a post-mix beverage dispenser are provided. In one embodiment, the method for providing a beverage having a separately selected color from a post-mix beverage dispensing system comprises: (a) providing... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162177 | Dispensing nozzle assembly A dispensing nozzle assembly for dispensing a number of micro-ingredients into a fluid stream. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a micro-ingredient mixing chamber, a number of micro-ingredient lines in communication with the micro-ingredient mixing chamber ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8157127 | Method of draining a flexible container housing a viscous product A method and kit for draining a flexible container holding a product having a viscosity of between 10 Pa·s and 200 000 Pa·s. The method includes using a flexible container (3); optionally, moving the container (3) to be drained to a drainage site; en... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8146779 | Self-orienting aerosol apparatus and method of cleaning a trash can An orienting skirt joined to an aerosol can, the orienting skirt having a generally arcuate rim extending outward such that when the can is placed on a flat surface, the rim urges the can into a predetermined generally stable horizontal configuration with the discha... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8127966 | Beverage dispensing system with a head capable of dispensing plural different beverages A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123073 | Method of dispensing a fluid with metered delivery A method of dispensing a fluid comprises providing a container made from flexible material and having an outer surface, a first opening and an interior fluid storage region therein. The method further comprises providing a volume of fluid within interior fluid stora... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113384 | Beverage dispensing system with a head capable of dispensing plural different beverages A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8113385 | Adhesive dispenser system A dispenser system employs a packaging module for use with moisture sensitive materials. The packaging module comprises an outer carton and an inner bladder, which is substantially impermeable to moisture and is filled with one part of an adhesive. The carton is loa... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8100293 | Microfluidic dispensing assembly A microfluidic dispensing system may include diaphragm pumps that may be used for aspirating in corresponding ingredients via a nozzle or a tip from supply sources. Tips may be placed in contact with ingredient supply sources, and through repeated actuation of the d... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8087542 | System for whipping a fluid slurry and method therefor An apparatus, method and vending system mixes a dry mix with water to produce a whipped fluid slurry for a beverage. The mixing apparatus includes an inlet for receiving an unwhipped fluid slurry and an outlet for discharging the whipped fluid slurry. A whipping cha... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083100 | Mixing nozzle A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system, diluent delivery system, concentrate delivery system, mixing and dispensing system, and control system. The refrigeration system employs a plate heat exchanger to provide on deman... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8083099 | Method and device for producing a multicomponent compound A method for producing a multicomponent compound involves pressing components out of cartridges by means of pistons. The method has particular applicability in connection with dental applications. The method prevents pressing the components initially under high pres... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8074835 | Dispensing small quantities of particles An apparatus for dispensing small quantities of particles, the apparatus comprising a hopper (20) provided with a sieve at a bottom portion thereof, the hopper defining a powder-containing zone above the sieve which in use contains powder to be dispensed ther... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074836 | Electronically keyed dispensing systems and related methods utilizing near field frequency response A dispensing system is disclosed which utilizes an electronically powered key device and/or identification code associated with a refill container to preclude the need for mechanical keys. The system utilizes a near field frequency response to determine whether a re... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8028857 | Method for dispensing a beverage and devices therefor A beverage dispensing assembly and a method for dispensing a beverage are provided in which a collapsible container provided with a base unit is mounted on a substantially flat base part of a dispensing assembly with the outlet of the container facing downwards. A f... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8020726 | Powder dispersion system A powder dispersion method and apparatus comprising an air eductor and a powder dispensing syringe inserted into a suction connection of the air eductor. ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020727 | Powered dispensing tool and method for controlling same An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling motor current during a dispensing of material from a dispensing tool (10) is provided, including a method for measuring the motor current of the dispensing tool during operation through a motor controller... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8006866 | Ratio control in postmix dispenser A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system (82), diluent delivery system (78), concentrate delivery system (74), mixing and dispensing system (76), and control system. The refrigeration system ( | 08/30/2011 |
| 7984825 | Optically keyed dispenser A method of controlling operation of a mechanism, preferably a dispenser, having a removable component comprises measuring electromagnetic radiation passing through a wave guide carrying at least in part on the removable component and permitting operation of the mec... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7980421 | Optically keyed dispenser A method of controlling operation of a mechanism, preferably a dispenser, having a removable component comprises measuring electromagnetic radiation passing through a waveguide carrying at least in part on the removable component and permitting operation of the mech... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7971751 | Constant force material delivery system and method Systems, devices, and methods are provided for dispensing material from a container. Devices can include driving means for providing one or more forces, and actuator means for activating the driving means whereby the driving means causes material to be dispensed fro... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7971750 | Method and apparatus for mixing and dispensing fluids An apparatus for dispensing and mixing fluids from multiple cartridges into a removable container, based on the user input through the provided interface. The user interface allows viewing and adjusting of the mix to be dispensed prior to the actual dispensing. The ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963422 | Double-action fluid weighing and dispensing process and system Apparatus and process for dispensing fluids, such as chemical concrete admixtures, using an air-operated pump and load cell for supporting and measuring at least substantially 100% of the weight of the pump and fluid dispensed through the pump. A double-action, dual... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959031 | Method for metering and dispensing device A method for a metering and dispensing device for free flowing materials includes a volume body having first and second ends, and a volumetric channel extending therethrough. The second end of the volume body is adapted for attachment to the opening of a container h... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7909208 | Process of monitoring dispensing of process fluids in precision processing operations A process of monitoring the dispensing of process fluids in precision processing operations. A precision measuring instrument measures a cumulative amount of a process fluid dispensed to at least one dispensing station and compares that amount with a predetermined a... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905373 | System and method for generating a drive signal A method and computer program product for defining a PWM drive signal having a defined voltage potential. The PWM drive signal has a plurality of “on” portions and a plurality of “off” portions that define a first duty cycle for regulating, at least in part,... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7891522 | Airless dispensing pump An airless dispenser pump assembly includes a pump mechanism with an inlet valve that is configured to efficiently pump viscous fluids and that is able to be pre-primed when the pump mechanism is attached to a container. In one form, the inlet valve includes a seal ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878370 | Alcoholic beverage dispenser with additive injection A system for introducing liquid additive into an alcoholic beverage is characterized by an alcoholic beverage dispensing faucet and at least one liquid additive delivery line routed between a supply of liquid additive and the faucet. Liquid additive may optionally, ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7866507 | Cleaning wipe container including a transferable label A cleaning wipes container having one or more panels and a lid that covers an opening. The opening provides access to an interior storage space defined by the one or more panels. The interior storage space is configured to receive a wipes cartridge. The container al... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7857166 | Rotary feeding system Methods and apparatus for accurately and repeatably depositing edible particulates on edible products. A dual-drum rotary feed system accurately meters an amount of edible particle for each edible product with a first rotary drum while a second rotary drum deposits ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850043 | Refillable/reusable mixer container and method of using same A self-contained mixing and dispensing container having at least two chambers, a means by which fluid may be transferred from one chamber to another, a mechanism to dispense the mixture, and means for refilling at least one chamber with the desired fluid. ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7819284 | Method and apparatus for dispensing liquid in a beverage brewing machine A liquid dispensing apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine, the liquid dispensing apparatus, includes a dispensing chamber, a liquid delivery and venting arrangement in communication with an interior of the dispensing chamber for delivery of liquid thereto ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815072 | Metering and dispensing closure A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7806294 | Systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and blended beverages Disclosed are systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and beverages. A beverage tower may be provided that has a small footprint and that is capable of dispensing a wide variety of flavor doses and blended beverages. The beverage tower may include a flow con... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7798363 | Method and apparatus for tinting caulk A caulk product is provided. The product comprises an amount of caulk that is formulated so as to be white in color prior to curing and clear after curing. A cylindrical cartridge contains the amount of caulk, wherein the cartridges comprises a dispensing tip, a sub... | 09/21/2010 |
