Dispensing Apparatus and Method for Semi-Solid Product
First Claim
1. A method of dispensing semi solid product by extrusion, the method including the steps of pressurising a multi-portion container of product to be dispensed to cause product to be discharged by extrusion through an outlet of the container, wherein an outlet valve is operable to control a flow of product from the container, so that, when open, the valve permits discharge of product through a nozzle and, when closed, the valve prevents discharge of product from the container.
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Abstract
Dispensing apparatus is primarily intended for dispensing product from product containers by extrusion. In controlling discharge of product a flexible tube is connected to the container outlet and the tube is engageable with drive means for deforming the tube and controlling product discharged along the tube to an outlet nozzle. Usually there will be valves towards the entry and exit of the flexible tube and the drive means engages the tube between the spaced positions.
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- 1. A method of dispensing semi solid product by extrusion, the method including the steps of pressurising a multi-portion container of product to be dispensed to cause product to be discharged by extrusion through an outlet of the container, wherein an outlet valve is operable to control a flow of product from the container, so that, when open, the valve permits discharge of product through a nozzle and, when closed, the valve prevents discharge of product from the container.
- 20. Apparatus for dispensing semi solid product, the apparatus including a container of product to be dispensed, means to cause product to be discharged by extrusion through an outlet of the container, and an outlet valve operable to control the flow of product from the container, so that, when open, the valve permits discharge of product and, when closed, the valve prevents discharge of product, the apparatus including means to control the time the valve is operated thereby controlling the amount of product dispensed, and further including preselection means, by means of which a user is able to select the amount of product to be dispensed.
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