Patent ID: 7475795
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
1. A dispenser for use with a bag containing the product to be dispensed, the bag including a dispensing tip through which product is dispensed, the dispenser comprising: a housing defining a product compartment for receiving the bag, the housing including a dispensing port communicating with the product compartment; a dispensing valve assembly including a pressure-actuated dispensing valve aligned with the dispensing port of the housing, the dispensing valve assembly being adapted for coupling the dispensing tip of the bag thereto; a pressure member in the product compartment; a pressure surface proximate to the pressure member; and a carriage assembly connected to the pressure member for supporting and moving the pressure member relative to the pressure surface, the carriage assembly including a carriage and an electric motor operable to displace the carriage relative to the pressure surface; wherein movement of the pressure member relative to the pressure surface forces the product from the bag and through the dispensing valve.