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US 2010/0133359 A1Published application
Programmably controlled liquid-food depositor module
OwnerGiovanni GAETANOinventor
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Abstract
Provided is a depositor module capable of dispensing a wide range of liquid foods having different dispensing specifications. The depositor module is adapted to draw liquid food from a pressurized product manifold or a hopper and dispense the liquid food. Further, the depositor module is adapted to deliver a broad range of liquid foods in different quantities and at different pressures for a variety of applications.
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A depositor module for detachably connecting to a liquid food manifold, comprising:
- a first chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet;
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- a second chamber connected to the first chamber through a passage;
- wherein in a first state, the inlet and the passage are open and the outlet is closed, such that a liquid food may flow in from the inlet, through the first chamber, and into the second chamber;
- wherein in a second state, the inlet is closed and the passage and outlet are open, such that a liquid food may flow from the second chamber, through the first chamber, and out through the outlet.
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