Method and apparatus for a mold barrier
First Claim
1. A product dispenser adapted to dispense liquids and diluents therefrom, comprising:
- a housing;
a product dispenser component disposed within the housing, the product dispenser component including a porous surface; and
a layer impervious to liquids and diluents disposed between the porous surface of the product dispenser component and the housing, wherein liquids and diluents dispensed from the product dispenser that spill onto and then penetrate the housing contact the layer in lieu of the porous surface.
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Abstract
A mold barrier eliminates the establishment and continued resurgence of microbial colonies on product dispenser components routinely exposed to fluids and food products. The mold barrier may be utilized in a product dispenser to prevent the establishment of mold colonies on the product dispenser. The mold barrier adheres to potentially exposed surfaces to create an impenetrable boundary layer, thereby preventing the errant product from permeating into porous materials not suitable for product contact. Upon contacting the mold barrier, the errant product moves downward. Residues left from the errant product may be removed when the product dispenser and mold barrier are sanitized during routine cleansing operations. Upon sanitization, the product dispenser may be restored to a sanitized condition.
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17 Claims
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1. A product dispenser adapted to dispense liquids and diluents therefrom, comprising:
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a housing; a product dispenser component disposed within the housing, the product dispenser component including a porous surface; and a layer impervious to liquids and diluents disposed between the porous surface of the product dispenser component and the housing, wherein liquids and diluents dispensed from the product dispenser that spill onto and then penetrate the housing contact the layer in lieu of the porous surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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