Condiment dispensing apparatus, system, and methods of use
AssigneeH. J. Heinz Company Brands LLC
InventorsIvi Kalyvioti, Gregg Timothy Francis Leech, Kim Bertens-Vlems, Joseph Elisabeth Oberdorf
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Abstract
In one aspect, a cartridge for containing condiment is provided. The cartridge includes a body having an inner substantially cylindrical surface for containing a fluid. The body has a first end defining an opening. The cartridge includes a plunger disposed within the body that is configured to slide axially within the body and to force fluid within the body toward the opening of the body. The cartridge includes a valve within the opening sealing the fluid within the body and permitting the fluid to exit the body.
Claims15
A cartridge for containing condiment, the cartridge comprising:
- a body having an inner substantially cylindrical surface for containing a fluid, the body having a first end defining an opening;
- a plunger disposed within the body and configured to slide axially within the body to force fluid within the body toward the opening;
- a valve within the opening sealing the fluid within the body and permitting the fluid to exit the body, the valve including a sealing flap engaging a sealing post of the body positioned within the opening of the body to form a fluid tight connection therebetween, the sealing flap configured to be moved from the sealing post to permit fluid to be withdrawn through the valve.
A cartridge for receiving a condiment pouch, the cartridge comprising:
- a body including a first portion and a second portion coupled together via a hinge, the first portion configured to be secured to the second portion to inhibit the first portion from moving substantially relative to the second portion about the hinge and to form an opening at a first end of the body;
- an adapter configured to be positioned within the opening and including a first end having a piercing portion for insertion into a pouch containing condiment and a second end for connection to a fluid inlet of a condiment dispenser, a channel extending from the first end to the second end through the adapter, a removable panel to permit access to the channel, a body having a side opening, the panel including an insertion portion configured to be positioned within the side opening of the body when the panel is attached to the body, the adapter including a valve sealing fluid within the adapter and permitting fluid to be withdrawn from the adapter.
A cartridge for receiving a condiment pouch, the cartridge comprising:
- a body including a first portion and a second portion coupled together via a hinge, the first portion configured to be secured to the second portion to inhibit the first portion from moving substantially relative to the second portion about the hinge and to form an opening at a first end of the body;
- an adapter configured to be positioned within the opening and including a first end having a piercing portion for insertion into a pouch containing condiment and a second end for connection to a fluid inlet of a condiment dispenser, a channel extending from the first end to the second end through the adapter, the adapter including a valve sealing fluid within the adapter and permitting fluid to be withdrawn from the adapter;
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- a pouch holder mounted to a second end of the body opposite the first end and configured to suspend at least a portion of the condiment pouch,
- wherein the body includes a receiver and the pouch holder includes a buckle insertable into the receiver to reversibly secure the pouch holder to the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.