A device for dispensing individual doses of powder from respective pockets of a disc-shaped carrier by outwardly rupturing a lidding foil by means of pressure on an opposite side surface, the device providing individual respective deaggregation flow paths for each pocket, split airstreams allowing improved entrainment of powder, a cam mechanism for outwardly rupturing the pockets, an indexing mechanism linked to the cam mechanism and a dose counter.

The present invention generally relates to a device that allows for dispensing of products from one or more hoppers. The system utilizes a hopper or hoppers to hold product. An impeller is enclosed within an outlet chute of the hopper. A sensor monitors the area surrounding the port of the outlet chute and, when a receptacle is sensed, the sensor transmits a signal to a controller that in turn controls the operation of a motor to move the impeller and dispense product.

The present invention generally relates to a device that allows for dispensing of products from one or more hoppers. The system utilizes a hopper or hoppers to hold product. An impeller is enclosed within an outlet chute of the hopper. A sensor monitors the area surrounding the port of the outlet chute and, when a receptacle is sensed, the sensor transmits a signal to a controller that in turn controls the operation of a motor to move the impeller and dispense product.

A combined container spacing apparatus and spice holder, includes a plurality of elongated leg components that space a lid portion of the apparatus away from the bottom of the legs, thereby spacing the additives away from the food stored within the larger container. As such, the lid portion does not contact the food, thereby preventing contamination of the food stored within the apparatus. In addition, the apparatus includes a plurality of independent holders disposed therein, with each holder being spaced apart from the other holders of the apparatus. As such, there is no risk of leakage between the holders, such that the spices, toppings, and sauces remain entirely separate within the apparatus. As such, the combined apparatus is usable not only as a spacing component to maintain food quality during transportation, but also as an additive holder to allow customization and enhancements of the food upon arrival at a destination.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a cloud computer system for controlling a plurality of remote devices comprising a cloud server including a cloud based operating system comprising a data model stored in a computer memory. The data model includes commands that may be performed by a plurality of remote devices in a remote system and, for each remote device, one or more operations for triggering processes executed by the remote device. The cloud based operating system generates a set of instructions from the plurality of commands and corresponding operations to control a portion of the remote devices to perform a task.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes a cloud computer system for controlling a plurality of remote devices comprising a cloud server including a cloud based operating system comprising a data model stored in a computer memory. The data model includes commands that may be performed by a plurality of remote devices in a remote system and, for each remote device, one or more operations for triggering processes executed by the remote device. The cloud based operating system generates a set of instructions from the plurality of commands and corresponding operations to control a portion of the remote devices to perform a task.

A dispenser, a dispensing system and a dispensing method are disclosed. A plurality of dispensers may be implemented. The dispenser includes a flexible container having a top and a bottom and capable of holding a product therein, the flexible container including top and bottom openings. A rigid support structure that supports the flexible container is provided. A moveable dispensing arm that operatively facilitates product dispensing is also provided. The moveable dispensing arm is operable between a dispensing condition and a retaining condition, and it includes a pinching edge which is configured to pinch the flexible container shut in either the dispensing condition or the retaining condition of the dispensing arm.

A dispenser, a dispensing system and a dispensing method are disclosed. A plurality of dispensers may be implemented. The dispenser includes a flexible container having a top and a bottom and capable of holding a product therein, the flexible container including top and bottom openings. A rigid support structure that supports the flexible container is provided. A moveable dispensing arm that operatively facilitates product dispensing is also provided. The moveable dispensing arm is operable between a dispensing condition and a retaining condition, and it includes a pinching edge which is configured to pinch the flexible container shut in either the dispensing condition or the retaining condition of the dispensing arm.

Some embodiments of the current invention relate to an automatic and/or sanitary dry goods dispenser. Optionally, a manual dispenser may be upgraded for automatic dispensing. For example, a motor optionally opens and/or closes a dispensing valve fully and/or partially. For example, the opening and closing may be adjusted to achieve a desired flow rate and/or dispensing volume. Optionally, the device may include a valve biased to a closed configuration. Optionally, a motor that opens the valve for a fixed time and/or for as long as a switch remains in an activated and/or oscillates the valve. Additionally or alternatively, a manual operation option is available. In some embodiments, the opening and/or closing may be preprogrammed. For example, a user will purchase goods and/or a program will be transferred to the dispenser according to his purchase.

Some embodiments of the current invention relate to an automatic and/or sanitary dry goods dispenser. Optionally, a manual dispenser may be upgraded for automatic dispensing. For example, a motor optionally opens and/or closes a dispensing valve fully and/or partially. For example, the opening and closing may be adjusted to achieve a desired flow rate and/or dispensing volume. Optionally, the device may include a valve biased to a closed configuration. Optionally, a motor that opens the valve for a fixed time and/or for as long as a switch remains in an activated and/or oscillates the valve. Additionally or alternatively, a manual operation option is available. In some embodiments, the opening and/or closing may be preprogrammed. For example, a user will purchase goods and/or a program will be transferred to the dispenser according to his purchase.