公开(公告)号：US07325485B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US11033867

申请日：2005-01-13

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

IPC分类号： A47J31/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to an automated food product dispenser comprising an interface connection configured to establish a supply of a milk-based fluid from a reservoir (for example, a container or a bag), a mixing device configured to receive the milk-based fluid and prepare a milk based product, a nozzle in fluid association with the mixing device for dispensing the milk based product, a product flowpath configured for directing the milk based product to flow from the interface connection through the mixing device to the nozzle, and a clean-in-place flowpath assembly located in the dispenser and comprising a supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid and a flowpath which is configured to deliver the cleaning or sanitizing fluid to or through the product flowpath. The invention also relates to a method of using and machine readable program for controlling the automated food product dispenser of the invention.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种自动食品分配器，其包括被配置为建立从储存器（例如，容器或袋）供应基于乳的流体的界面连接，配置成接收基于乳的流体的混合装置， 制备基于乳的产品，与用于分配基于乳的产品的混合装置流体相关联的喷嘴，被配置为引导基于乳的产品从界面连接通过混合装置流到喷嘴的产品流路， 位于分配器中的就地流路组件并且包括清洁或消毒流体的供应源以及被配置为将清洁或消毒流体输送到产品流路或通过产品流动路径的流路。 本发明还涉及使用和机器可读程序来控制本发明的自动食品分配器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07401613B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US10833110

申请日：2004-04-28

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

IPC分类号： B08B9/00 ,  B08B7/04 ,  B08B9/032

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to a method of in place cleaning of an automated food product dispenser comprising an interface connection configured to establish a supply of a milk-based fluid from a reservoir (for example, a container or a bag), a mixing device configured to receive the milk-based fluid and prepare a milk based product, a nozzle in fluid association with the mixing device for dispensing the milk based product, a product flowpath configured for directing the milk based product to flow from the interface connection through the mixing device to the nozzle, and a clean-in-place flowpath assembly located in the dispenser and comprising a supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid and a flowpath which is configured to deliver the cleaning or sanitizing fluid to or through the product flowpath. The invention also relates to a machine readable program for controlling the automated food product dispenser of the invention and for cleaning the same in place.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种自动食品饮料分配器的现场清洁方法，包括一个界面连接件，该接口连接件被配置为建立从贮存器（例如，容器或袋子）供应基于乳的流体，混合装置被配置为 接收基于乳的流体并制备基于乳的产品，与用于分配基于乳的产品的混合装置流体相关联的喷嘴，被配置为引导基于乳的产品从界面连接通过混合装置流动的产品流路 喷嘴和位于分配器中的就地清洁流路组件，并且包括清洁或消毒流体供应源和流路，该流路构造成将清洁或消毒流体输送到产品流路或通过产品流动路径。 本发明还涉及一种用于控制本发明的自动食品分配器并将其固定在适当位置的机器可读程序。

公开(公告)号：US07857910B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US10692500

申请日：2003-10-24

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

IPC分类号： B08B7/00 ,  B08B7/04 ,  B08B9/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to a food product dispenser that includes a food delivery mechanism and a cleansing mechanism. The food delivery mechanism includes a food source, a food conduit associated with the food source for receiving a food component therefrom, and a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense servings of the food component from the conduit. The cleansing mechanism includes a cleansing conduit associated with the food delivery mechanism to direct a cleansing fluid along a fluid path in cleansing association with the food delivery mechanism under conditions for performing a cleansing operation on the food delivery mechanism. A controller can be provided for automatically conducting cleansing operations based on predetermined conditions. The controller, delivery mechanism and cleansing mechanism can be configured to switch between the dispensing of the servings and the cleansing operation at a plurality of intervals during a day without substantial intervention from an operator.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种食品分配器，其包括食物输送机构和清洁机构。 食物传送机构包括食物源，与食物源相关联的用于从其接收食物部件的食物导管以及配置成从导管分配食物成分的分配的分配机构。 清洁机构包括与食物输送机构相关联的清洁导管，用于在用于对食物输送机构进行清洁操作的条件下沿着流体路径引导清洁流体与食物输送机构清洁相关联。 可以提供控制器，用于基于预定条件自动进行清洁操作。 控制器，输送机构和清洁机构可以被配置为在一天中以多个间隔在服务的分配和清洁操作之间切换，而不需要操作者的实质干预。

公开(公告)号：US06889603B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US10328826

申请日：2002-12-24

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Michael H. Lago

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B67D1/07 ,  A47J31/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to an automated food product dispenser comprising an interface connection configured to establish a supply of a milk-based fluid from a reservoir (for example, a container or a bag), a mixing device configured to receive the milk-based fluid and prepare a milk based product, a nozzle in fluid association with the mixing device for dispensing the milk based product, a product flowpath configured for directing the milk based product to flow from the interface connection through the mixing device to the nozzle, and a clean-in-place flowpath assembly located in the dispenser and comprising a supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid and a flowpath which is configured to deliver the cleaning or sanitizing fluid to or through the product flowpath. The invention also relates to a method of using and machine readable program for controlling the automated food product dispenser of the invention.

公开(公告)号：US07708838B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11488754

申请日：2006-07-19

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

IPC分类号： B08B9/02 ,  B08B9/04 ,  B08B9/32

CPC分类号： B08B9/0321 ,  B67D1/07 ,  Y10T137/4259

摘要： The present invention relates to a method for dispensing of a microbiologically sensitive fluid, in particular low acid food fluid, in a hygienic manner so as to avoid micro-organism growth in the line dispensing the fluid as well as in any mechanical components of a dispensing unit that may enter into contact with the fluid. The invention hygienically supplies microbiologically sensitive fluid from a removable container that has a terminal connecting portion to a dispensing unit. The unit includes a coupling mechanism adapted to connect the terminal connecting portion and a component for delivering a cleaning or rinsing fluid within the terminal connecting portion. Thus, during cleaning or rinsing, the cleaning or rinsing fluid can be discharged within the terminal connecting portion up to a closing point of the container assembly, thus demarcating a closing point, downstream of which is a part that is maintained clean, and upstream of which is a part of the container that is maintained sterile.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及以卫生方式分配微生物敏感流体，特别是低酸食物流体的方法，以避免在分配流体的管线以及分配任何机械组分中的微生物生长 可能与流体接触的单元。 本发明卫生地从具有终端连接部分到分配单元的可移除容器提供微生物敏感流体。 该单元包括适于连接端子连接部分和用于在终端连接部分内输送清洁或冲洗流体的部件的联接机构。 因此，在清洁或冲洗期间，清洁或冲洗流体可以在终端连接部分内排出直到容器组件的关闭点，从而划分关闭点，其下游是保持清洁的部分，并且在上游 它是保持无菌的容器的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07121287B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US10187939

申请日：2002-06-28

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Edward L. Dickinson ,  Andrew C. Harvey ,  Edward M. Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

IPC分类号： B08B9/00 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B08B9/023

CPC分类号： B08B9/0321 ,  B67D1/07 ,  Y10T137/4259

摘要： The present invention relates to the dispensing of a microbiologically sensitive fluid, in particular low acid food fluid, in a hygienic manner so as to avoid micro-organism growth in the line dispensing the fluid as well as in any mechanical components of a dispensing unit that may enter into contact with the fluid. The invention relates to a device for hygienically supplying microbiologically sensitive fluid from a removable container that has a terminal connecting portion to a dispensing unit. The device includes a coupling mechanism adapted to connect the terminal connecting portion and a component for delivering a cleaning or rinsing fluid within the terminal connecting portion.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及以卫生方式分配微生物敏感流体，特别是低酸食物流体，以避免在分配流体的管线中以及在分配单元的任何机械部件中的微生物生长， 可能与流体接触。 本发明涉及一种用于从具有到分配单元的端子连接部分的可移除容器卫生地提供微生物敏感流体的装置。 该装置包括适于连接端子连接部分和用于在终端连接部分内传送清洁或冲洗流体的部件的联接机构。

公开(公告)号：US06977091B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10268777

申请日：2002-10-11

申请人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Michael H. Lago

发明人： Peter W. Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Michael H. Lago

IPC分类号： A47J31/00 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A23L2/00 ,  B65B3/04

CPC分类号： A47J31/002 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/46

摘要： The invention relates to a method to improve the appearance and texture of froth on a liquid food product. The liquid food product is prepared in a receptacle with a froth layer above a liquid layer. Droplets of a liquid are sprayed on the froth layer to increase the homogeneity thereof.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种改善液体食品上泡沫的外观和质地的方法。 将液体食品制备在容器中，在液体层上方具有泡沫层。 将液体的液滴喷雾在泡沫层上以增加其均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US20050098575A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10692500

申请日：2003-10-24

申请人： Peter Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Anderw Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Michael Lago

发明人： Peter Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Anderw Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Michael Lago

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B67D1/07 ,  A23L1/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to a food product dispenser that includes a food delivery mechanism and a cleansing mechanism. The food delivery mechanism includes a food source, a food conduit associated with the food source for receiving a food component therefrom, and a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense servings of the food component from the conduit. The cleansing mechanism includes a cleansing conduit associated with the food delivery mechanism to direct a cleansing fluid along a fluid path in cleansing association with the food delivery mechanism under conditions for performing a cleansing operation on the food delivery mechanism. A controller can be provided for automatically conducting cleansing operations based on predetermined conditions. The controller, delivery mechanism and cleansing mechanism can be configured to switch between the dispensing of the servings and the cleansing operation at a plurality of intervals during a day without substantial intervention from an operator.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种食品分配器，其包括食物输送机构和清洁机构。 食物传送机构包括食物源，与食物源相关联的用于从其接收食物部件的食物导管以及配置成从导管分配食物成分的分配的分配机构。 清洁机构包括与食物输送机构相关联的清洁导管，用于在用于对食物输送机构进行清洁操作的条件下沿着流体路径引导清洁流体与食物输送机构清洁相关联。 可以提供控制器，用于基于预定条件自动进行清洁操作。 控制器，输送机构和清洁机构可以被配置为在一天中以多个间隔在服务的分配和清洁操作之间切换，而不需要操作者的实质干预。

公开(公告)号：US20050115597A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US11033867

申请日：2005-01-13

申请人： Peter Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Michael Lago

发明人： Peter Carhuff ,  Takeshi Masu ,  Gene Clyde ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Michael Lago

IPC分类号： A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B67D1/07 ,  A23L1/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0325 ,  A47J31/401 ,  A47J31/41 ,  A47J31/4485 ,  A47J31/46 ,  A47J31/60 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2/08 ,  A61L2/24 ,  B08B9/0327 ,  B67D1/07 ,  G07F13/06

摘要： The invention relates to an automated food product dispenser comprising an interface connection configured to establish a supply of a milk-based fluid from a reservoir (for example, a container or a bag), a mixing device configured to receive the milk-based fluid and prepare a milk based product, a nozzle in fluid association with the mixing device for dispensing the milk based product, a product flowpath configured for directing the milk based product to flow from the interface connection through the mixing device to the nozzle, and a clean-in-place flowpath assembly located in the dispenser and comprising a supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid and a flowpath which is configured to deliver the cleaning or sanitizing fluid to or through the product flowpath. The invention also relates to a method of using and machine readable program for controlling the automated food product dispenser of the invention.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种自动食品分配器，其包括被配置为建立从储存器（例如，容器或袋）供应基于乳的流体的界面连接，配置成接收基于乳的流体的混合装置， 制备基于乳的产品，与用于分配基于乳的产品的混合装置流体相关联的喷嘴，被配置为引导基于乳的产品从界面连接通过混合装置流到喷嘴的产品流路， 位于分配器中的就地流路组件并且包括清洁或消毒流体的供应源以及被配置为将清洁或消毒流体输送到产品流路或通过产品流动路径的流路。 本发明还涉及使用和机器可读程序来控制本发明的自动食品分配器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060254621A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11488754

申请日：2006-07-19

申请人： Peter Carhuff ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

发明人： Peter Carhuff ,  Edward Dickinson ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Edward Kolvek ,  Takeshi Masu

IPC分类号： B08B9/00

CPC分类号： B08B9/0321 ,  B67D1/07 ,  Y10T137/4259

摘要： The present invention relates to a method for dispensing of a microbiologically sensitive fluid, in particular low acid food fluid, in a hygienic manner so as to avoid micro-organism growth in the line dispensing the fluid as well as in any mechanical components of a dispensing unit that may enter into contact with the fluid. The invention hygienically supplies microbiologically sensitive fluid from a removable container that has a terminal connecting portion to a dispensing unit. The unit includes a coupling mechanism adapted to connect the terminal connecting portion and a component for delivering a cleaning or rinsing fluid within the terminal connecting portion. Thus, during cleaning or rinsing, the cleaning or rinsing fluid can be discharged within the terminal connecting portion up to a closing point of the container assembly, thus demarcating a closing point, downstream of which is a part that is maintained clean, and upstream of which is a part of the container that is maintained sterile.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及以卫生方式分配微生物敏感流体，特别是低酸食物流体的方法，以避免在分配流体的管线以及分配任何机械组分中的微生物生长 可能与流体接触的单元。 本发明卫生地从具有终端连接部分到分配单元的可移除容器提供微生物敏感流体。 该单元包括适于连接端子连接部分和用于在终端连接部分内输送清洁或冲洗流体的部件的联接机构。 因此，在清洁或冲洗期间，清洁或冲洗流体可以在终端连接部分内排出直到容器组件的关闭点，从而划分关闭点，其下游是保持清洁的部分，并且在上游 它是保持无菌的容器的一部分。