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Dispensing apparatus and method for semi-solid product

  • US 7,861,890 B2
  • Filed: 01/06/2010
  • Issued: 01/04/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of dispensing semi-solid product by extrusion from a dispensing apparatus, the method including the steps of:

  • a) selecting a portion size of the product;

    b) making a payment to the dispensing apparatus to allow the portion size to be dispensed;

    c) applying pressure to the exterior of a container of the product to cause the product to be discharged from the container; and

    d) operating a valve to control the amount of product dispensed from the dispensing apparatus dependent upon the payment and the portion size selected, wherein operation of the valve is time-controlled to control the amount of product dispensed.

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