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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2019
Applicant:
Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc., Osseo, MN (US);
Inventors:
Elizabeth Bertness, Batavia, IL (US);
Michael Graef, Naperville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc., Osseo, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/40 (2006.01); B65D 83/06 (2006.01); G01F 11/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A47J 31/404 (2013.01); B65D 83/06 (2013.01); G01F 11/24 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and apparatus for dispensing edible granular material for a beverage include a hopper. The hopper includes at least a floor defining a bottom of the hopper. An auger includes an auger shaft, is positioned at the bottom of the hopper, and extends horizontally from the hopper. A tube is connected to the hopper and surrounds at least a portion of the auger. The tube extends away from the hopper. An outlet through the tube is located at an end of the tube distal from the hopper.