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US 4,867,052 AGranted
Sterilizing device for an ice-cream or similar delivering machine
AssigneeDitta Cipelletti Alberto
InventorAlberto Cipelletti
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Abstract
The invention concerns a device for maintaining in optimum hygienic condition the food mixture in the storage compartment and/or the delivery area of an espresso ice-cream or whipped cream delivering machine. The storage compartment and/or the delivery area are treated by UV light or with ozone, preferably acting in an area closed by a door which acts on the light or the supply of ozone.
Claims9
A delivery device for edible chilled materials subject to rapid spoilage by bacteria comprising:
- housing means defining an internal chamber, said housing means including refrigeration means for cooling said internal chamber,
- storage means for storing said edible chilled materials within said internal chamber,
- mixing means for mixing said edible chilled materials,
- pump means for carrying said edible chilled materials from said storage means to said mixing means,
- delivery means for delivering said edible chilled materials from said mixing means to a delivery station,
- and ultraviolet light sterilizing means located within said housing means comprising at least one ultraviolet light for sterilizing said edible chilled materials while said edible chilled materials are maintained within said storage means.
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