Automated dispenser and method for dispensing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9591943
APP PUB NO 20150060482A1
SERIAL NO

14473864

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An automated dispenser for dispensing spices, condiments, herbs, teas, ground coffees, or powdered beverages, comprising a plurality of cartridges mounted on a carrier respectively containing said items, having a dispensing means with relative movement capable between said dispensing means and said cartridges. A look-up table, containing a plurality of separate, discrete dispensing programs is provided for operation of the dispensing means to dispense a particular variety of mixtures and quantities from said cartridges. When a spice blend and associated dispensing program is selected by a user, the dispensing program aligns the dispensing means relative to the cartridge carrier and cartridge, to dispense a particular quantity and, in the case of a mix, to subsequently align with other selected cartridges to provide, from said cartridges, the mix of spices, herbs, condiments, powdered beverages or ground coffees. A specialized cartridge adapted for use in said automated dispenser is also disclosed.

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TASTETRO INC35 HIGHLANDS TERRACE BRAGG CREEK ALBERTA T0L 0K0

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Giunta, Francis James Onalaska, US 3 89
Hanna, Kenneth Scott Bellingham, US 38 698
Murray, James Bruce Bragg Creek, CA 3 89
Salazar, Carlos Eduardo Bragg Creek, CA 3 89

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