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公开(公告)号：US10082214B2
公开(公告)日：2018-09-25
申请号：US15339205
申请日：2016-10-31
发明人： Avery Wilson , Brian Gay , Derek Cole , Jeffrey Tofflemire , Ian MacLean , Ronald Shore
CPC分类号： F16K27/0236 , B67D1/0082 , B67D1/07 , B67D3/041 , B67D2001/0089 , B67D2001/0094 , F16K7/04
摘要： A pinch valve for a liquid-dispensing unit or machine has a pinch valve body to which is pivotally secured a closure in a clamshell arrangement. The valve body and the closure define a passageway that can hold a liquid-dispensing tube when the pinch valve is in a closed configuration. The axis about which the closure pivots is perpendicular to the passageway.
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公开(公告)号：US08420148B2
公开(公告)日：2013-04-16
申请号：US11687857
申请日：2007-03-19
IPC分类号： A23C13/00
CPC分类号： A23C13/14 , A23V2002/00 , A23V2200/12
摘要： A beverage whitening composition for replacing cream or milk in a reduced volume comprising: cream having a higher butter fat content than the cream or milk to be replaced; milk having a lower butter fat content than the cream or milk to be replaced; and serum solids, such as skim milk powder. The composition has the beverage whitening ability of the cream or milk to be replaced in a target volume of from 30% to 95% of the volume of cream or milk to be replaced. The composition is formulated so that from 300 mL to 950 mL of the composition has the whitening ability of 1 liter of the cream or milk to be replaced. The composition is useful for replacing conventional coffee cream in dispensers containing bags of cream so as to reduce frequency of bag replacement.
摘要翻译： 一种饮料增白组合物，用于以减少的体积代替奶油或牛奶，其包含：具有比待更换的奶油或牛奶更高的黄油脂肪含量的奶油; 牛奶脂肪含量低于要更换的奶油或牛奶; 和血清固体，如脱脂奶粉。 该组合物具有待更换的奶油或牛奶的饮料增白能力，其目标体积为待更换的奶油或牛奶的体积的30％至95％。 将组合物配制成使得从300mL至950mL的组合物具有1升待更换的奶油或牛奶的增白能力。 该组合物可用于在含有奶油袋的分配器中更换常规咖啡奶油，以减少袋更换的频率。
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公开(公告)号：US09738507B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-22
申请号：US15046833
申请日：2016-02-18
发明人： Derek Cole , Paul Gregory Erman , Ian MacLean
IPC分类号： B67D7/14 , B67D7/30 , B67D7/36 , G01G17/06 , G01F22/00 , G01F13/00 , G01F23/20 , G01G13/24 , B67D3/04 , B67D3/00
CPC分类号： B67D7/302 , B67D3/0003 , B67D3/0019 , B67D3/0041 , B67D3/0077 , B67D3/0083 , B67D3/041 , B67D7/303 , B67D7/36 , G01F13/005 , G01F22/00 , G01F23/20 , G01G13/24 , G01G17/04 , G01G17/06
摘要： In one embodiment, a liquid dispenser includes a liquid reservoir, a measurement device providing at least one signal indicative of the amount of liquid remaining in the liquid reservoir, an electrically actuated valve coupled to a tube outlet exiting from a bottom of the liquid reservoir, and a processor. The processor is electrically connected to the measurement device and operatively coupled to and controlling operation of the valve. Further, the processor is configured to determine a valve open time for dispensing a requested amount of liquid. The valve open time depends upon a preliminary time based on the requested amount and at least one signal from the measurement device, and an adjustment to the preliminary time based on a difference between a requested amount and a measured amount determined by the measurement device for at least one previous dispense.
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公开(公告)号：US07337920B2
公开(公告)日：2008-03-04
申请号：US10830033
申请日：2004-04-23
申请人： Michael R Duck , Garth C. Illsley , Charles Jollymore , Ian MacLean , Kevin Stoneman , Dzung Tran , Avery Wilson , Kim Kanigan
发明人： Michael R Duck , Garth C. Illsley , Charles Jollymore , Ian MacLean , Kevin Stoneman , Dzung Tran , Avery Wilson , Kim Kanigan
CPC分类号： B67D1/1231 , B67D1/0037 , B67D1/0878 , B67D1/0888 , B67D1/101 , B67D2001/082 , B67D2001/1263 , F04B13/00 , G01F11/021
摘要： A concentrated flavour dispensing machine having displacement pumps for delivering between a few millilitres and few ounces of fluids having a viscosity value between 1 to 4000 centepoise is described. The dispensing machine includes a cabinet for containing a multitude of displacement pumps, where each displacement pump is in direct fluid communication with a respective storage tank, and a control panel having a programmable microprocessor mounted to the cabinet for receiving user selections and controlling each individual pump. Each displacement pump includes a stepper motor in engagement with a threaded drive rod for advancing a piston by any one of several predetermined distances to dispense a corresponding volume of fluid. The control panel receives a valid user selection for actuating one or more pumps to dispense the appropriate volume of a concentrated flavouring fluid. The microprocessor tracks the amount of fluid dispensed from each storage tank and alerts users and/or prevents further operation when reservoirs are close to empty to avoid null dispenses to customers. Various maintenance routines can be executed through the user interface, and dispense volumes and combination dispenses can be re-programmed manually or automatically.
摘要翻译： 描述了具有位移泵的浓缩风味分配机，用于在几毫升和几盎司的粘度值介于1至4000厘泊之间的流体之间输送。 分配机包括一个用于容纳多个容量泵的机柜，每个排量泵与相应的储罐直接流体连通;以及控制面板，其具有可编程微处理器，该可编程微处理器安装在机柜上，用于接收用户选择并控制每个单独的泵 。 每个排量泵包括与螺纹驱动杆接合的步进马达，用于使活塞前进几个预定距离之一，以分配相应体积的流体。 控制面板接收用于致动一个或多个泵的有效用户选择以分配适当体积的浓缩调味液。 微处理器跟踪从每个储罐分配的流体的量并且警告使用者和/或防止当储存器接近空时的进一步操作，以避免对顾客的空分配。 可以通过用户界面执行各种维护程序，并且可以手动或自动重新分配批量和组合分配。
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公开(公告)号：US10520300B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-31
申请号：US15982377
申请日：2018-05-17
发明人： Ian MacLean , Daniel Cantin , Anthony Alkins , Derek Cole , P. Gregory Erman , Michael Rankin , Brian Gay , Kenneth MacGillivary
摘要： An optical liquid height determination system of the present embodiments includes light sensors capturing different amounts of light, based on level of liquid in the tank that blocks or limits light to particular sensors. The tank is enclosed in a container with a light source and the light sensors are installed on walls of the container. Light emitted by the light source is transmitted to the light sensors by passing through the liquid product, scattered, diffused, diffracted or reflected by the dairy product, through the tank walls which may be transparent or translucent, or from other surfaces in the container within which the tank is enclosed by. The set of electrical signals received from all the light sensors are compared against sets of calibrated signals corresponding to known liquid levels in the tank. The known height corresponding to the nearest set of calibrated signals is determined as the measured liquid height in the tank.
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公开(公告)号：USRE46143E1
公开(公告)日：2016-09-13
申请号：US14887829
申请日：2015-10-20
发明人： P. Gregory Erman , Chris Marshall , Avery Wilson , David A. Ricker , Michael McDougall , Kevin Stoneman , Ian MacLean
CPC分类号： F04B13/00 , A47J31/402 , F04B9/02
摘要： A concentrated flavor dispensing machine having displacement pumps for delivering between a fraction of a milliliter and a few ounces of fluids having a viscosity value between 1 to 4000 centepoise is described. The dispensing machine includes a cabinet for containing a multitude of displacement pumps, where each displacement pump is realizably connected to a disposable pre-filled fluid cartridge. Each displacement pump includes a stepper motor in engagement with a threaded drive rod that is advanced or retracted by any one of several predetermined distances. The drive rod impels a plunger positioned within the disposable cartridge to dispense a volume of fluid. Flexible capillary tubes connected to the output of each disposable cartridge direct the fluid to a central dispensing area. The disposable cartridge includes an expandable plunger which draws fluid back into the cartridge when the drive rod is withdrawn after a dispense operation for drip prevention.
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公开(公告)号：US08561841B2
公开(公告)日：2013-10-22
申请号：US12440499
申请日：2007-09-07
申请人： Gregory P. Erman , Chris Marshall , Avery Wilson , David A. Ricker , Michael McDougall , Kevin Stoneman , Ian MacLean
发明人： Gregory P. Erman , Chris Marshall , Avery Wilson , David A. Ricker , Michael McDougall , Kevin Stoneman , Ian MacLean
IPC分类号： B67D1/00
CPC分类号： F04B13/00 , A47J31/402 , F04B9/02
摘要： A concentrated flavor dispensing machine having displacement pumps for delivering between a fraction of a milliliter and a few ounces of fluids having a viscosity value between 1 to 4000 centepoise is described. The dispensing machine includes a cabinet for containing a multitude of displacement pumps, where each displacement pump is realizably connected to a disposable pre-filled fluid cartridge. Each displacement pump includes a stepper motor in engagement with a threaded drive rod that is advanced or retracted by any one of several predetermined distances. The drive rod impels a plunger positioned within the disposable cartridge to dispense a volume of fluid. Flexible capillary tubes connected to the output of each disposable cartridge direct the fluid to a central dispensing area. The disposable cartridge includes an expandable plunger which draws fluid back into the cartridge when the drive rod is withdrawn after a dispense operation for drip prevention.
摘要翻译： 描述了一种浓缩风味分配机，其具有用于在几分之一毫升和几盎司的粘度值介于1至4000厘泊之间的流体之间输送的置换泵。 分配机包括用于容纳多个排量泵的机壳，其中每个排量泵可实际地连接到一次性预填充的流体筒。 每个排量泵包括步进电动机，该步进电动机与螺纹驱动杆接合，该驱动杆通过几个预定距离中的任何一个前进或缩回。 驱动杆推动位于一次性盒中的柱塞以分配一定体积的流体。 连接到每个一次性盒的输出的柔性毛细管将流体引导到中心分配区域。 一次性药筒包括可膨胀柱塞，当在用于防止滴漏的分配操作之后，当驱动杆被抽出时，其将流体吸回到药筒中。
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公开(公告)号：US20130224364A1
公开(公告)日：2013-08-29
申请号：US13860240
申请日：2013-04-10
IPC分类号： A23C11/02
CPC分类号： A23C11/02 , A23C9/1516 , A23C11/00 , A23C13/14 , A23L9/20 , A23V2002/00 , A23V2200/12
摘要： A beverage whitening composition for whitening coffee, tea or hot chocolate is described. The composition replaces conventional milk in a reduced volume. The target volume for reduction is 45% to 95%. The composition comprises 0.5-80% by weight of cream having from 5-42% by weight fat; 15-97% by weight of milk having from 0.1-3.25% by weight fat; serum solids, such as skim milk powder; and optionally a stabilizer. When used in the amount of the target volume, the composition has the beverage whitening ability of the selected milk to be replaced. The composition is useful for replacing skim, 1%, 2% or whole milk in dispensers containing bags, to reduce frequency of bag replacement. The composition may be steamed and used to whiten a steamed milk beverage, such as a latte.
摘要翻译： 描述了用于增白咖啡，茶或热巧克力的饮料增白组合物。 该组合物以减小的体积代替常规的牛奶。 目标减少量为45％至95％。 该组合物包含0.5-80重量％的具有5-42重量％脂肪的奶油; 15-97重量％的具有0.1-3.25重量％脂肪的乳; 血清固体，如脱脂奶粉; 和任选的稳定剂。 当以目标体积的量使用时，组合物具有待更换的所选择的牛奶的饮料增白能力。 该组合物可用于更换含袋装的分配器中的脱脂，1％，2％或全脂，以减少袋更换的频率。 组合物可以被蒸煮并用于使蒸熟的牛奶饮料（例如拿铁器）变白。
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公开(公告)号：US20070218181A1
公开(公告)日：2007-09-20
申请号：US11687857
申请日：2007-03-19
IPC分类号： A23C9/154
CPC分类号： A23C13/14 , A23V2002/00 , A23V2200/12
摘要： A beverage whitening composition for replacing cream or milk in a reduced volume comprising: cream having a higher butter fat content than the cream or milk to be replaced; milk having a lower butter fat content than the cream or milk to be replaced; and serum solids, such as skim milk powder. The composition has the beverage whitening ability of the cream or milk to be replaced in a target volume of from 30% to 95% of the volume of cream or milk to be replaced. The composition is formulated so that from 300 mL to 950 mL of the composition has the whitening ability of 1 litre of the cream or milk to be replaced. The composition is useful for replacing conventional coffee cream in dispensers containing bags of cream so as to reduce frequency of bag replacement.
摘要翻译： 一种饮料增白组合物，用于以减少的体积代替奶油或牛奶，其包含：具有比待更换的奶油或牛奶更高的黄油脂肪含量的奶油; 牛奶脂肪含量低于要更换的奶油或牛奶; 和血清固体，如脱脂奶粉。 该组合物具有待更换的奶油或牛奶的饮料增白能力，其目标体积为待更换的奶油或牛奶的体积的30％至95％。 将组合物配制成使得从300mL至950mL的组合物具有1升待更换的奶油或牛奶的增白能力。 该组合物可用于在含有奶油袋的分配器中更换常规咖啡奶油，以减少袋更换的频率。
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公开(公告)号：US10604400B2
公开(公告)日：2020-03-31
申请号：US16003539
申请日：2018-06-08
发明人： Debra Beaton , Brian Gay , Derek Cole , Kyle Williston
摘要： A product case for receiving a fluid bag used in gravity based fluid dispensing systems. The product case has a floor and sidewalls that form a rectangular enclosure for the fluid bag, and a bag supporter in contact with the fluid bag. The bag supporter includes a notch formed in a top edge of one sidewall to facilitate receipt of material of the fluid bag, a slot in the one sidewall extending from a bottom of the triangular shaped notch and configured to receive and retain the material of the fluid bag, and a removable retaining wall held by support structures on a pair of the sidewalls opposing each other to divide the rectangular enclosure into a smaller enclosure. The sidewalls and the removable retaining wall constrain the fluid bag within the smaller enclosure, while the triangular shaped notch and the slot minimizes fluid bag material from covering the outlet nozzle as the fluid bag empties and provides for repeatable flow characteristics for portion control applications.
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