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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2007
Arturo F. Guerrero, Warren, CT (US);
Balakrishna Reddy, Ridgefield, CT (US);
Mark D. Beaumont, New Mildord, CT (US);
Eric E. Hartman, Ridgefield, CT (US);
Arturo F. Guerrero, Warren, CT (US);
Balakrishna Reddy, Ridgefield, CT (US);
Mark D. Beaumont, New Mildord, CT (US);
Eric E. Hartman, Ridgefield, CT (US);
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
A method and device for hygienically delivering a liquid food to or from a food or beverage dispenser by delivering a flow of liquid food through an outlet positioned at a distance of all surfaces of the dispenser and by frequently cleaning the outlet with a flow of cleaning liquid directed onto the external surfaces demarcating the outlet to eliminate the liquid and solid food residue. The device may include a connection fitment with an elongated food delivery member which is configured to connect to a cleaning chamber of the dispenser. The device can be easier and more conveniently cleaned and/or sanitized enabling the dispensing of microbial sensitive food products such as milk concentrate and the like.