Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
222148000 | WITH CLEANING MEANS | 28 |
20080302823 | COUPLING DEVICE AND KIT FOR A CLEANING FLUID DISPENSER - Disclosed herein is a coupling device for coupling a counter mounted fluid dispenser to a cleaning fluid reservoir. The coupling device includes a conduit configured to couple to a portion of the cleaning fluid dispenser. The coupling device also includes a cleaning-fluid reservoir coupler. The cleaning fluid reservoir coupler is configured to couple to an opening of a cleaning fluid reservoir. The conduit extends through at least a portion of the cleaning fluid reservoir coupler. In use, the conduit is movably positionable through the reservoir coupler such that a second end of the conduit is positioned with the cleaning fluid disposed in the cleaning fluid reservoir. | 12-11-2008 |
20080302824 | Metering Valve Comprising a Fixed Inner Conduit and a Mobile Outer Sleeve - The invention concerns a valve ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090114681 | Clog-proof nozzle - A nozzle that inhibits clogging while dispensing granular material. The nozzle includes a tubular spout having an interior passageway through which a granular material flows. A cap is releasably fitted upon the spout for selectively stopping the flow of granular material from the passageway. A stiff cord connects the cap to the spout. The cord has opposed ends, with one of the ends being positioned within the passageway and being provided with a bulge thereon. When the cap is released from the spout and caused to swing upon the cord, the cord wiggles the bulge to maintain the flow of the granular material in the passageway. | 05-07-2009 |
20100044395 | DISINFECTANT CAP FOR STERILE LIQUID DISPENSER - A disinfectant cap for sterile liquid dispensers is disclosed. The cap includes a biocide-containing reservoir separated from the hollow interior of the cap by a rigid partition having an aperture therein for receiving the outlet port of the dispensing end of the dispenser, the cap being configured such that when in a closed configuration, the outlet port of the dispensing end extends through the aperture into the biocide-containing reservoir and the rigid partition is configured such that when the cap is removed from the dispensing end the biocide is retained in the reservoir. This may be achieved by selecting the size of the aperture such that when the cap is removed from the dispensing end the biocide is retained in the reservoir by surface tension. Or the partition may be provided with a hinged flap which seals the aperture when the cap is removed from the dispensing end and which is moved away from the aperture when the outlet port extends through the aperture. | 02-25-2010 |
20100243676 | TAPPING DEVICE, BEVERAGE CONTAINER, COUPLING DEVICE AND METHOD WITH CLEANING ELEMENT - Tapping device for beverage, comprising at least one beverage container, a tapping line and a tapping cock, wherein the tapping line extends at least to adjacent the tapping cock and connecting means for connection of the tapping line to the at least one beverage container, wherein a cleaning element is provided in the beverage container or the connecting means, which cleaning element upon broaching of a beverage container is situated near an end of the tapping line proximal to the beverage container and is movable through the tapping line under pressure of beverage from the beverage container, while abutting against an inner side of the tapping line, such that beverage will propel the cleaning element in the tapping line, at least to near the tapping cock. | 09-30-2010 |
20100301069 | PUMP WITH WASH FLOW PATH FOR WASHING DISPLACEMENT PISTON AND SEAL - In general, a piston-type pump includes a wash flow path that allows a wash liquid such as water to pass through to provide washing and cleaning as the pump operates. The pump may be used in precision liquid dispensing systems and particularly with liquid solutions that have a tendency to precipitate solid particulate. By washing a portion of the pump piston, the liquid solution being dispensed and any solid particulates may be carried away and removed from the pump. | 12-02-2010 |
20110031275 | WIPE AND SEAL PRODUCT PUMP - A product dispensing system is provided. The product dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a sealing assembly. The dispensing device is configured and arranged to pass product out of a dispensing orifice in the product dispensing system. The sealing assembly is configured and arranged to wipe and seal the dispensing orifice to prevent exposure of unused product with ambient air when the product dispensing system is not dispensing product. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042417 | WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CLEANING THE WATER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A cleaning system for cleaning a water supply apparatus includes a cleaning agent vessel containing a cleaning agent that is supplied to the water supply apparatus. The water supply apparatus has a recirculation circuit for recirculating water within the water supply apparatus. The recirculation circuit is controlled by a first control unit. The cleaning system also includes a cleaning system control unit configured to cause recirculation of the supplied cleaning agent through the recirculation circuit of the water supply apparatus by controlling the first control unit. | 02-24-2011 |
20110049187 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING DRINKS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUCH A DEVICE - A device for preparing drinks, in particular, cooled drinks. Also disclosed is a multi-way coupling for use in a device for cooling drinks and a method for cleaning a device for preparing drinks. | 03-03-2011 |
20110073618 | Apparatus and method for cleaning and sanitizing a beverage dispenser - An apparatus for and method of cleaning and sanitizing a beverage dispenser is characterized by fluid connectors that may quickly and conveniently be manually fluid coupled with either supplies of beverage components to be delivered through flow paths to beverage dispensing valves or with a source of cleaning and sanitizing fluid to be delivered through the flow paths to the beverage dispensing valves to clean and sanitize the flow paths and dispensing valves. The beverage component supplies have valves with which the fluid connectors fluid couple, and a manifold has an inlet port for receiving cleaning and sanitizing fluid and outlet ports that are each located in proximity to an associated beverage component supply valve and with which the fluid connectors may be fluid coupled after being de-coupled from their associated beverage component supply valves. | 03-31-2011 |
20110186600 | METHOD FOR CLEANING AND FLUSHING A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A method and a system of cleaning and flushing a beverage dispensing system comprising a sealable pressure chamber for receiving a collapsible keg containing a beverage and a dispensing valve, comprises: providing a first cartridge containing a cleaning fluid, positioning the first cartridge in the pressure chamber and pressurising the pressure chamber, opening the dispensing valve and dispensing the cleaning fluid from the dispensing valve, and causing the cleaning fluid to flow from the first cartridge through the dispensing line and being dispensed from the dispensing valve, disconnecting the first cartridge after the emptying of the cleaning fluid from the first cartridge, and removing the first cartridge, providing a second cartridge containing a flushing fluid, positioning the second cartridge in the pressure chamber and pressurising the pressure chamber, and repeating the steps (iii)-(v) while using the second cartridge instead of the first cartridge. | 08-04-2011 |
20110204092 | CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM INCLUDING CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module and a purging fluid is passed through the system. | 08-25-2011 |
20120012615 | Cartridge with flushing - The cartridge contains a storage container for the filler material with a first piston arranged in the storage container by means of which the filler material can be dispensed through an outlet passage. A second piston is arranged in the storage container in spaced relation to the first piston to contain a flushing fluid therebetween. A flushing element is provided near the outlet passage by means of which the flushing fluid can be conducted past the first piston into the outlet passage at the end of a dispensing procedure. | 01-19-2012 |
20120187149 | COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVICE PRESENTING A DISPENSER ORIFICE - The cosmetic product device comprises a container presenting an orifice for dispensing a product; and a cap presenting an internal portion in relief, such as a lip, arranged to pass over the orifice while closing the container with the cap, and to lie at a distance from the orifice when the cap closes the container. The cap is arranged in such a manner that while it is keeping the container closed it bears against the orifice and closes it. | 07-26-2012 |
20120305597 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH HYGIENIC CLEANING CYCLE - A flavoured-beverage preparation machine ( | 12-06-2012 |
20130140328 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH CLEANING SYSTEM - A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process. | 06-06-2013 |
20130248561 | ROTARY DEVICE FOR THE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID PRODUCTS, SUCH AS BASE COLOURS FOR AUTOMOTIVE PAINT - This device includes metering valves ( | 09-26-2013 |
20140117051 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING HEAD - A fluid dispenser head for associating with a dispenser member, such as a pump, and with a reservoir, so that together they form a fluid dispenser, the head including a fluid dispenser orifice via which the fluid leaves the head so as to be accessible to a user, the head also includes a removable protective cap that masks the dispenser orifice in its storage condition, the dispenser head being characterized in that the cap emits radiation that is suitable for irradiating any fluid residue at the dispenser orifice. | 05-01-2014 |
20140124537 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY HAVING A MECHANISM FOR CLEANING THE DISPENSING NOZZLE - An dispensing assembly comprising a body portion, and a blow-off mechanism operably attached to the body portion, the blow-off mechanism including a cap member having one or more openings proximate a dispensing nozzle configured to dispense a dispensing fluid, wherein a fluid is forced through the one or more openings to blow-off a dispensed fluid residue located at a tip of the dispensing nozzle, wherein the fluid is forced through the one or more openings while the dispensing fluid is not continuously exiting an outlet of the dispensing nozzle is provided. An associated method is further provided. | 05-08-2014 |
20140203044 | Electrolytic CIP-Cleaning Process for Removing Impurities from the Inner Surface of a Metallic Container - The invention relates to a novel electrolytic process for removing impurities from the inner surface of a metallic container. The process is particularly useful for cleaning process reactors used for culturing microorganisms, and storage tanks used for storing metabolites formed in the process reactor, as well as containers for dairy products. | 07-24-2014 |
20140312071 | REFRIGERATOR WITH BEVERAGE DISPENSER CLEANING SYSTEM - A method of using a refrigerator with a beverage dispensing system is provided. A refrigerator having a refrigerator cabinet and a beverage dispenser is operatively connected to the refrigerator cabinet, receiving an indicia from a user to dispense a beverage received through a fluid line and fluid enhancement received through a fluid enhancement line, dispensing the beverage, and circulating a cleaning fluid through the fluid line or the fluid enhancement line for cleaning after dispensing. | 10-23-2014 |
20150060493 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser comprising a reservoir ( | 03-05-2015 |
20160037963 | AUTOMATED CLEANING SYSTEM FOR FOOD PROCESSOR AND METHOD - A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly. | 02-11-2016 |
20160131417 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF REPLACING WATER TANK FOR REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator equipped with a water tank that is easily accessible to a user and a method of using the same. A water dispenser is installed on the front side of a refrigerator. A water tank coupled to the water dispenser is detachably installed on a lower inner inside of a refrigerator door such that a user can conveniently observe the state of the water tank and access the water tank for maintenance and refill. | 05-12-2016 |
20160176693 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEMS | 06-23-2016 |
222149000 | Element extending through dispenser outlet | 3 |
20100237101 | Cleaning Mechanism of build-up for the dispenser - In dispensing the high viscosity fluids, there used to be a inconvenience, due to the build-up growth around the throat of the container during it's usage. The upright piece(s) build in (or attached on) the closure of present invention separates out the build-up from the container throat by turning/twisting the closure. It fresh opens the throat. | 09-23-2010 |
20160083171 | AEROSOL CONTAINER NOZZLE AND AEROSOL CONTAINER DISPENSER - This invention makes it possible to spray liquid content while a cleaning member is mounted to a nozzle main body and remove residual liquid without pulling out the cleaning member from the nozzle main body. A nozzle includes a body | 03-24-2016 |
222151000 | Extending inwardly through container outlet | 1 |
20080203113 | Beverage tap plug - The present invention relates to a beverage tap plug for occupying and disinfecting, cleaning, or sanitizing a faucet opening of a beverage tap. The beverage tap plug comprises a support member supporting a resilient absorbent member. The absorbent member comprises a generally cylindrical column of absorbent material. The support member of the beverage tap plug comprises a relatively flat, disk-shaped base supporting a thin post in which the post defines a longitudinal axis with a first base end and second distal end. The post protrudes outwardly from the center of the base at the base end. Additionally, the outside diameter of the absorbent member is larger than the diameter of the diameter of the outer rim of the faucet opening. The absorbent member of the beverage tap plug is impregnated with a disinfectant, sanitizer or cleaner. | 08-28-2008 |