Coffee bean package provided with an inner space for holding a collection of coffee beans for multiple portions of coffee beverage, which inner space is surrounded by at least one wall, a coffee bean outlet for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space, and a dosing device which is arranged for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space in a predetermined dose.

Coffee bean package provided with an inner space for holding a collection of coffee beans for multiple portions of coffee beverage, which inner space is surrounded by at least one wall, a coffee bean outlet for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space, and a dosing device which is arranged for dispensing coffee beans from the inner space in a predetermined dose.

An improved system and device for dispensing a cleaning agent is provided. The system can include a dispenser and a removable chemical container having the cleaning agent. The dispenser can include a storage portion, a dispensing portion, and a metering chamber associated with the dispensing portion. The metering chamber can be configured to receive a metered amount of the cleaning agent from the storage portion and dispense the metered amount to an outlet associated with a channel. The metering chamber can be removable and/or selectively interchangeable with another metering chamber configured to dispense a different metered amount. A dispenser includes an inlet gate and an outlet gate adapted to be selectively opened and closed to permit the cleaning agent to enter and exit the metering chamber. The inlet gate can open simultaneously as the outlet gate closes. The device can be hand-held.

An improved system and device for dispensing a cleaning agent is provided. The system can include a dispenser and a removable chemical container having the cleaning agent. The dispenser can include a storage portion, a dispensing portion, and a metering chamber associated with the dispensing portion. The metering chamber can be configured to receive a metered amount of the cleaning agent from the storage portion and dispense the metered amount to an outlet associated with a channel. The metering chamber can be removable and/or selectively interchangeable with another metering chamber configured to dispense a different metered amount. A dispenser includes an inlet gate and an outlet gate adapted to be selectively opened and closed to permit the cleaning agent to enter and exit the metering chamber. The inlet gate can open simultaneously as the outlet gate closes. The device can be hand-held.

A dispensing device for dispensing a powder includes a container body for storing a powder and a rotatable disc shaped member arranged at a bottom side of the container body. The disc shaped member includes an axial side surface configured for engagement with the powder and wherein the axial side surface is provided with one or more radially extending storage slots each terminating at a corresponding radial side opening in a radial side surface of the disc shaped member. The dispensing device further comprises a rake member movably arranged along the axial side surface and configured for raking a predetermined amount of powder from one of the one or more storage slots through the corresponding radial side opening in a dispensing configuration of the dispensing device.

A dispensing device for dispensing a powder includes a container body for storing a powder and a rotatable disc shaped member arranged at a bottom side of the container body. The disc shaped member includes an axial side surface configured for engagement with the powder and wherein the axial side surface is provided with one or more radially extending storage slots each terminating at a corresponding radial side opening in a radial side surface of the disc shaped member. The dispensing device further comprises a rake member movably arranged along the axial side surface and configured for raking a predetermined amount of powder from one of the one or more storage slots through the corresponding radial side opening in a dispensing configuration of the dispensing device.

The portable milk powder container includes a milk powder container body, a dispensing mechanism, a milk powder taking bin, and a bottom cover. The milk powder container body is rotatably connected to the dispensing mechanism around a central axis of the portable milk powder container. The dispensing mechanism is detachably connected to the milk powder taking bin. The bottom cover is detachably arranged on a bottom portion of the milk powder container body. By rotating the milk powder taking bin, the dispensing mechanism is made to rotate relative to the milk powder container body, so milk powder in the milk powder container body is guided into the milk powder taking bin according to the required amount, which realizes the measurement of the milk powder and the dispensing of the milk powder, and thus making the portable milk powder convenient and fast to use.

A system for preparing a coffee beverage, provided with a coffee making apparatus comprising a grinder for grinding coffee beans to obtain ground coffee, a coffee beverage preparation device arranged for, with supply of water to the ground coffee, preparing the coffee beverage, and a coffee outlet for dispensing the coffee beverage, a separate coffee bean package with an inner space which at least before use is filled with the coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package before use is closed off in itself such that the exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, a coffee bean inlet for supply of coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, and a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the coffee making apparatus.

A system for preparing a coffee beverage, provided with a coffee making apparatus comprising a grinder for grinding coffee beans to obtain ground coffee, a coffee beverage preparation device arranged for, with supply of water to the ground coffee, preparing the coffee beverage, and a coffee outlet for dispensing the coffee beverage, a separate coffee bean package with an inner space which at least before use is filled with the coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package before use is closed off in itself such that the exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, a coffee bean inlet for supply of coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, and a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the coffee making apparatus.

A device, system, and method are provided for grinding, dispensing, and packaging a granular material into a receptacle to be obtained by a user. The device can include: a user interface; a canister comprising a dispensing mechanism and a grinder; a packaging system configured to physically manipulate and position a receptacle within the device, thereby eliminating the need for manual handling by the user; a receptacle-storage configured to house a plurality of receptacles and from which the packaging system can obtain a receptacle; a capping station configured to apply a covering onto a filled receptacle to prevent spillage and waste; an inventory database to store inventory information; a communication system to facilitate internet connectivity; and a recommendation system to recommend various recipes to the user. The description also discloses a system of interconnected kiosks for automatically grinding, dispensing, and packaging granular materials.