Dante V Pacia

US Patent:

49572261, Sep 18, 1990

Filed:

Jun 5, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/058470

Inventors:

Dante V. Pacia - Reno NV

Assignee:

Wells Manufacturing - Verdi NY

International Classification:

B05D 100

US Classification:

222643

Abstract:

An automatic food dispensing method, apparatus and utensil primarily for use in fast food restaurants, bakeries, and the like. The method and apparatus comprise a pumping system from a supply through a pump in a controlled amount with a reverse action of the pump after the appropriate amount has been dispensed in order to avoid it dripping. Other drip proof arrangements, such as valving are also utilized optionally. The utensil comprises a handle attached to a container and spreading utensil such as a spoon, ladle, or the like, wherein predetermined portions of a food or substance used in a food may be dispensed either continually or as predetermined quantities. The device consists of a spoon or other appropriately shaped utensil attached to a hollow handle which terminates in a non interfering connection with the interior of the utensil at one end and terminates at the other end in a connection to a food supply source.