Modular Flavor Dispenser for Use with Food or Beverage Machines
    31.
    发明申请
    Modular Flavor Dispenser for Use with Food or Beverage Machines 失效
    用于食品或饮料机的模块化香料分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20090285966A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-19

    申请号:US12355968

    申请日:2009-01-19

    IPC分类号: A23F5/46 B67D5/01 A23L1/234

    摘要: An improved modular flavor dispenser for dispensing a plurality of different flavors is shown and described. One disclosed modular flavor dispenser includes a controller that is linked to a coordinator or interface with a controller associated with the food or beverage dispenser. For example, an automated coffee machine may include its own controller. The controller of the coffee machine communicates with the coordinator or interface of the modular flavor dispenser which, in turn, communicates with the motor control board or controller of the flavor dispenser. The flavor coordinator board may have a memory with a plurality of recipes stored therein or that information may be communicated from the controller of the coffee machine. The flavor coordinator board is linked to the motor control board which, in turn, is linked in parallel with the plurality of pumps used to dispense the variety of flavors. In the example of gourmet coffee, four or more pumps may be used: vanilla, hazelnut, cinnamon, caramel, chocolate as well as other flavors. Improved techniques for pumping chocolate syrup are also disclosed that involve the use of nutating piston-type pumps.

    摘要翻译: 示出并描述了用于分配多种不同风味的改进的模块化风味分配器。 一种公开的模块化风味分配器包括控制器,其与与食品或饮料分配器相关联的控制器的协调器或接口连接。 例如,自动咖啡机可以包括其自己的控制器。 咖啡机的控制器与模块化风味分配器的协调器或接口通信,模块化风味分配器又与风味分配器的马达控制板或控制器通信。 风味调节器板可以具有存储有多个配方的存储器,或者可以从咖啡机的控制器传送信息。 风味调节器板连接到马达控制板,马达控制板又与用于分配各种风味的多个泵并联连接。 在美味咖啡的例子中,可以使用四种或更多的泵:香草,榛子,肉桂,焦糖,巧克力以及其他香料。 还公开了用于泵送巧克力糖浆的改进技术,其涉及使用章动活塞式泵。

    Bail retainer for paint mixers
    32.
    发明申请
    Bail retainer for paint mixers 审中-公开
    用于油漆混合器的保释卡

    公开(公告)号:US20070211561A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11372308

    申请日:2006-03-09

    申请人: Steven Page

    发明人: Steven Page

    IPC分类号: B01F11/00

    摘要: A bail retainer is provided for use with a fluid mixer having a clamping area adapted to receive at least one container having a pivoting bail. The bail retainer includes an elastic member having a first fixed portion retained by the fluid mixer and a first free portion. A fastener is coupled to the elastic member first free portion. The elastic member is sufficiently elastic to move from a retracted position, in which the elastic member first free portion is outside of the clamping area, and an extended position, in which the elastic member first free portion is disposed within the clamping area so that the fastener may be coupled to the at least one container bail.

    摘要翻译: 提供保持架用于具有适于容纳具有枢转吊环的至少一个容器的夹紧区域的流体混合器。 吊钩保持器包括具有由流体混合器保持的第一固定部分和第一自由部分的弹性构件。 紧固件联接到弹性构件第一自由部分。 弹性构件具有足够的弹性,从弹性构件第一自由部分在夹紧区域的外侧的缩回位置和延伸位置移动,弹性构件第一自由部分设置在夹持区域内, 紧固件可以联接到至少一个容器吊环。

    Apparatus for Dispensing a Plurality of Fluids and Container for Use in the Same
    33.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for Dispensing a Plurality of Fluids and Container for Use in the Same 有权
    用于分配多种流体和容器用于其的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070044863A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-01

    申请号:US11551371

    申请日:2006-10-20

    IPC分类号: B65B3/26

    摘要: An apparatus for dispensing a plurality of fluids, comprising a plurality of pumps, having a connector for releasably connecting, to the respective pump, a container, which holds a fluid and comprises a connector-counterpart, and at least one actuator for releasing a container from a connector, which the actuator is adapted to operatively engage the connector-counterpart and, upon engaging this counterpart, pull the same onto the connector and establish a fluid connection between the respective pump and the container.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于分配多个流体的装置,包括多个泵,其具有用于可释放地连接到相应的泵的连接器,该连接器保持流体并包括连接器对应部件,以及用于释放容器的至少一个致动器 来自连接器,致动器适于可操作地接合连接器对应物,并且在接合该对应物时将其拉到连接器上并在相应的泵和容器之间建立流体连接。

    Shelving systems and holders for flexible bags for containing fluid for use in fluid dispensing systems
    34.
    发明申请
    Shelving systems and holders for flexible bags for containing fluid for use in fluid dispensing systems 失效
    用于容纳用于流体分配系统的流体的柔性袋的货架系统和支架

    公开(公告)号:US20060237480A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-26

    申请号:US11114371

    申请日:2005-04-26

    IPC分类号: B67D5/60

    CPC分类号: B01F13/1055 A61M5/1417

    摘要: An improved holder for pivotally supporting a flexible bag containing a liquid component is disclosed for use in a multiple fluid dispensing system. The holder supports the bag in an upright position for space efficiency as well as for dispensing efficiency. An improved shelving system for pivotally supporting a plurality of holders in a compact row and in an upright dispensing position is also disclosed. An improved dispensing system incorporating the disclosed shelving system and flexible bag holder is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于枢转地支撑包含液体部件的柔性袋的改进的保持器,用于多流体分配系统。 支架支撑袋子处于直立位置,以便空间效率以及分配效率。 还公开了一种改进的搁架系统,用于将多个保持件可枢转地支撑在紧凑的行和直立分配位置中。 还公开了结合所公开的搁架系统和柔性袋保持器的改进的分配系统。

    Combination gravimetric and volumetric dispenser for multiple fluids

    公开(公告)号:US20060086405A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-27

    申请号:US11297920

    申请日:2005-12-08

    IPC分类号: B65B3/26

    摘要: A combination gravimetric and volumetric fluid dispenser is disclosed which includes a scale linked to a controller. The controller is linked to a plurality of two stage valves which control the dispensing of large quantities of base materials. The controller is also linked to a plurality of nutating pumps which together with the controller controls the dispensing of smaller quantities of additive materials. The dispensing system disclosed is particularly useful for paints or other liquid formulations where larger quantities of base materials are added and which can be added by weight and whereby precise measurements of the larger base materials is not particularly required. However, the incorporation of nutating pumps and the addition of smaller amounts of additives by volume using the nutating pumps enables precise dispensing of the additives, such as colorants for paint. The larger containers or reservoirs of base material may be disposed at a remote location from the dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus is also preferably designed with a modular configuration as shown and described. For viscous materials, an improved dispensing method is disclosed whereby viscous base material is added to the container first followed by smaller amounts of additives followed by additional dispensing of viscous base materials. By sandwiching the smaller amounts of additives between layers of base materials, an improved mix ability results for viscous materials such as base materials of paints and colorants.

    Fluid dispenser with nested displacement members
    36.
    发明授权
    Fluid dispenser with nested displacement members 有权
    具有嵌套位移构件的流体分配器

    公开(公告)号:US08240513B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US12054093

    申请日:2008-03-24

    摘要: A dispenser for dispensing liquids including an inner displacement member nested in an outer displacement member. The inner member is moveable between two end positions within the outer member by an actuator. The actuator is arranged to move the outer displacement member into a dispensing position when the inner displacement member is in one of its end positions. The displacement members can be pistons and/or bellows.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于分配液体的分配器,包括嵌套在外部位移元件中的内部位移元件。 内部构件通过致动器在外部构件内的两个端部位置之间移动。 致动器布置成当内部位移构件处于其一个端部位置时将外部位移构件移动到分配位置。 位移构件可以是活塞和/或波纹管。

    Valve Assembly for a Dispenser for Fluids
    37.
    发明申请
    Valve Assembly for a Dispenser for Fluids 审中-公开
    用于流体分配器的阀组件

    公开(公告)号:US20120175385A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-12

    申请号:US12986273

    申请日:2011-01-07

    CPC分类号: F16K31/52433 B01F13/1058

    摘要: A valve assembly for a dispenser for fluids includes a housing having at least an inlet opening and an outlet opening and a further opening connected or connectable to a fluid displacement mechanism, and a valve member comprising two parts translatably disposed within the housing, a first part for closing and opening the inlet and a second part for opening and closing the outlet.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于流体分配器的阀组件包括至少具有入口开口和出口开口以及与流体移动机构连接或可连接的另一开口的壳体,以及包括可移动地设置在壳体内的两个部件的阀构件,第一部分 用于关闭和打开入口,以及用于打开和关闭出口的第二部分。

    Point of sale method and apparatus for making and dispensing aerated frozen food products
    38.
    发明授权
    Point of sale method and apparatus for making and dispensing aerated frozen food products 失效
    生产和分配充气冷冻食品的销售点销售方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08215124B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-10

    申请号:US12553677

    申请日:2009-09-03

    IPC分类号: A23G9/00

    CPC分类号: A23G9/04 A23G9/28

    摘要: An apparatus for making and dispensing frozen aerated products includes a rotating horizontal freeze plate with an upper surface for receiving a chilled aerated mix. The chilled aerated mix includes, in one embodiment, a base that has been sufficiently aerated, and at least one flavor. The horizontal freeze plate rotates about its central axis. The apparatus also includes a spreader body for distributing the chilled aerated mix on the rotating freeze plate. The spreader body extends radially across at least a portion of the upper surface of the freeze plate. The apparatus further includes a scraper for scraping frozen aerated mix off of the rotating freeze plate.

    摘要翻译: 用于制造和分配冷冻充气产品的装置包括具有用于接收冷冻充气混合物的上表面的旋转水平冷冻板。 在一个实施方案中,冷冻充气混合物包括已充分充气的基料和至少一种香料。 水平冻结板围绕其中心轴旋转。 该装置还包括用于将冷却的充气混合物分配在旋转的冷冻板上的扩展器主体。 扩展器主体径向延伸穿过冷冻板的上表面的至少一部分。 该装置还包括用于从旋转的冷冻板刮下冷冻充气混合物的刮刀。

    Manually Operable Manifold/Nozzle Closure for Fluid Dispensers
    39.
    发明申请
    Manually Operable Manifold/Nozzle Closure for Fluid Dispensers 有权
    流体分配器手动操作的歧管/喷嘴闭合

    公开(公告)号:US20120055582A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-08

    申请号:US12877680

    申请日:2010-09-08

    IPC分类号: B65B1/04

    摘要: A manually operated seal/closure system for a fluid dispenser manifold is disclosed. The manifold includes at least one nozzle and, more typically, a plurality of nozzles ranging from more than one to twelve or more. The manifold housing includes a sidewall or other stationary structure. The stationary sidewall is pivotally connected to an arm. The sidewall further includes a lateral slot and a curved slot. The arm includes a proximal end pivotally coupled to the sidewall and a distal end coupled to a push plate. The closure system also includes a bracket for supporting a cup and a spring-biased seal. The bracket is coupled to the arm and slidably coupled the sidewall by a pin that extends from the bracket through the lateral slot in the sidewall.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于流体分配器歧管的手动密封/封闭系统。 歧管包括至少一个喷嘴,更典型地,多个喷嘴的范围从大于一到十二个或更多。 歧管壳体包括侧壁或其它固定结构。 固定侧壁枢转地连接到臂。 侧壁还包括侧向槽和弯曲槽。 臂包括枢转地联接到侧壁的近端和联接到推板的远端。 封闭系统还包括用于支撑杯子和弹簧偏压密封件的支架。 支架联接到臂并且通过销从该支架延伸通过侧壁中的侧向槽滑动地联接该侧壁。

    Rotary Nozzle Recirculation Systems
    40.
    发明申请
    Rotary Nozzle Recirculation Systems 有权
    旋转喷嘴再循环系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110290823A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US12788443

    申请日:2010-05-27

    申请人: William A. Miller

    发明人: William A. Miller

    摘要: A fluid dispenser is disclosed for dispensing multiple fluids and that includes valve assemblies with rotary recirculation and dispense valves. A table controlled by a motor and a controller moves all of the valve assemblies to either a dispense position or a recirculation position together. The controller selectively operates the pump motors associated with individual canisters of fluid so that the system can dispense a single fluid or multiple fluids at a time. When in the recirculation position, the fluids can be continuously, intermittently or periodically recirculated to maintain the fluids in a homogenous state.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于分配多种流体的流体分配器,并且包括具有旋转再循环和分配阀的阀组件。 由电动机和控制器控制的工作台将所有阀组件一起移动到分配位置或再循环位置。 控制器选择性地操作与单个流体流相关联的泵马达,使得系统可以一次分配单个流体或多个流体。 当处于再循环位置时,流体可以连续,间歇地或周期性地再循环以保持流体处于同质状态。