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27-06-2011 дата публикации

Корпус аппарата для ручного розлива пенящихся и/или газированных напитков

Номер: RU0000105903U1
Автор: Сергей Александрович Бучик
Принадлежит: Сергей Александрович Бучик

1. Корпус (1) аппарата для ручного розлива пенящихся и/или газированных напитков, представляющий собой составное тело, верхняя съемная часть (2) которого с крышкой (3) образует внутреннюю полость (4) для установки переключателя (5) потоков и имеет элемент (6) прижима переключателя (5) потоков, а в нижней части (7) тела корпуса (1) выполнены каналы (8 и 9) для подключения штуцеров подачи напитка и газа или напитков и каналы (10 и 11) для налива напитка и подачи газа в емкость и вывода газа в атмосферу, вокруг которой расположена с возможностью поворота и возвратно-поступательного перемещения подвижная часть (12) корпуса (1) с ручкой (13) управления, кинематически связанная с нижней частью (7) посредством байонетного или резьбового соединения, отличающийся тем, что верхняя съемная часть (2) тела корпуса (1) с крышкой (3) и элементом (6) прижима переключателя (5) потока и/или подвижная часть (12) корпуса (1) с ручкой (13) управления выполнены в виде единой неразъемной конструкции. ! 2. Корпус по п.1, отличающийся тем, что внутренняя полость (4) съемной части корпуса (1) выполнена по форме переключателя потоков (5), представляющего собой трехходовой кран-картридж. ! 3. Корпус по п.1, отличающийся тем, что верхняя съемная часть (2) тела корпуса (1) с крышкой (3) и элементом (6) прижима выполнены из одного полимерного материала литьем. ! 4. Корпус по п.1, отличающийся тем, что подвижная часть (12) корпуса (1) с ручкой (13) управления выполнены из одного полимерного материала литьем. ! 5. Корпус по п.1, отличающийся тем, что верхняя съемная часть (2) тела корпуса (1) кинематически связана с нижней его частью (7) посредством резьбового соединения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 105 903 (13) U1 (51) МПК B67D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010153402/12, 24.12.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.12.2010 (73) ...

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser

Номер: US20120048887A1
Автор: Roger Anthony Kolodziejcyk, William A. Edwards
Принадлежит: Lancer Partnership Ltd

A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the dispense point. The ambient box is an insulated product path that is adaptable to at least one external source and the tower units or the dispense points. The external source may be conditioned through external means or may deliver an ambient temperature product, wherein the product circuits passing through the ambient box may deliver product to any tower unit, thereby providing increased product variability within a same product dispenser. The product dispenser still further includes a tower structure that is removable without disabling the product circuits, and a method of merchandising on the tower structure.

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Номер записи: 2
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Multiple liquid dispenser

Номер: US20120055584A1
Автор: Nathan Chera
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a multiple liquid dispenser having an upper section for receiving ice to form a cooling chamber. The cooling chamber has a spiral passageway extending through the ice having a plurality of layers of passageways. The spiral passageway has an upper end for receiving the liquid to be chilled by the surrounding ice and a lower end connected to multiple tubes for distributing the chilled liquid. The lower section has multiple liquid dispensers connected to the multiple tubes for receiving and dispensing the chilled liquid from the multiple liquid dispensers. The multiple liquid dispensers are spaced around the periphery of the lower section and has valves for opening and closing the liquid dispensers for dispensing the chilled liquid. A vertical stand is provided for supporting the upper and lower sections. A turntable is also provided for receiving the mounting stand and for receiving a plurality of drinking glasses for receiving the dispensed chilled liquid from the multiple liquid dispensers.

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Soup preparing and dispensing machine (spdm) and method of producing individual servings of hot or cold soup using the same

Номер: US20120093996A1
Автор: Angel Sanz, Jose Martin
Принадлежит: Martin Batturs and Assoc LLC

Hot or Cold soup made fresh from scratch, can or concentrate is prepared in a suitable container and after its preparation is kept cool, blended and re-circulated for long term shelf life until a serving is requested. This serving volume of soup is automatically pumped and heated to serving temperature (hot soup) and served in a suitable container like a cup or a bowl. The entire system where the soup resides is always kept refrigerated. The only portion of the soup that is heated after its preparation is the one dispensed. If it is a soup that is served cold the heating prior to dispensing is by-passed.

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Номер записи: 4
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Chassis assembly

Номер: US20120168026A1
Автор: Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis, John J. Kolber
Принадлежит: Watermill Express LLC

Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.

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Номер записи: 5
12-07-2012 дата публикации

"improved portable beverage-dispensing device for use by groups"

Номер: US20120175013A1
Автор: Javier Perez Perez, Luis Benayas-Perez
Принадлежит: Individual

The dispensing device ( 1 ) has a beverage receptacle ( 2 ) with holes ( 200 ) in the base thereof, said holes being stopped with valves ( 3 ); a supporting base ( 4 ) that supports the receptacle; serving mechanisms ( 5 ) for opening the valves; and a cooling element mounted between the receptacle and the stand. The base ( 20 ) of the receptacle has, within, a convex central portion ( 201 ) and a peripheral portion ( 202 ) with the emptying holes, and the outer part thereof has a concave central portion ( 203 ) and a peripheral zone ( 204 ) with housings ( 205 ) for mounting a respective valve. The stand has an upper portion ( 40 ) in which the receptacle fits, and supporting legs ( 41 ). The serving mechanisms ( 5 ) are mounted in the upper portion of the stand, operationally facing the respective valve. The cooling element ( 6 ) is designed to be fitted inside the upper portion of the stand, with the base of the receptacle located above said element.

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Номер записи: 6
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Water Filtration System

Номер: US20120325342A1
Автор: Scott Beatty, Steven Fung, Terry Tang
Принадлежит: Sunbeam Products Inc

A water filtration system is provided that includes a filter section, a tank section, a pump section, a housing section and a dispensing section. The filter section includes a high-pressure water filter disconnected from a source of tap water. The tank section includes an outer tank member and an inner tank member fluidly connected to the filter section. The pump section is fluidly connected to the filter section via a first conduit for pumping water at a high pressure through the filter and is fluidly connected to the outer tank member via a second conduit for drawing unfiltered water from the outer tank member. The housing section houses at least one of the filter section, the tank section and the pump section. The dispensing section is fluidly connected to the inner tank member for dispensing filtered water.

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Номер записи: 7
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Cocktail maker for making rainbow cocktails

Номер: US20130048682A1
Автор: BO Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

A cocktail maker for preparing rainbow cocktails, including: a stand; a liquor outlet head including an inner cavity and a side wall including a plurality of outlet holes; a measuring cup; a motor disposed on the stand; and a transmission device. The liquor outlet head is cylindrical and is vertically disposed on the stand. The outlet holes are connected with the inner cavity, and the inner cavity is connected with the measuring cup. The liquor outlet head is driven by the motor to rotate via the transmission device.

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Номер записи: 8
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Cup dispensing system

Номер: US20130075419A1
Автор: Bryant Crane, David M. Joyce, James Kasallis, Thaddeus M. Jablonski
Принадлежит: IMI CORNELIUS INC

A cup dispensing system includes a storage device having cups stored therein. At least one suction cup is attached to a housing. At least one actuator is attached to the housing. An air source and vacuum generator are attached to the at least one suction cup. The at least one actuator moves the at least one suction cup in a desired motion and the vacuum generator actuates on and off removing the cup from the storage device and positioning it at a specified location.

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Номер записи: 9
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for automatically dispensing a product

Номер: US20130085874A1
Автор: Denis MAILLE, Simon Gagné
Принадлежит: LES ENTREPRISES CAFECTION Inc

A product dispenser, comprising: a user interface for entering a selection of a desired product among available products by a user; a control unit operatively connected to the user interface for receiving the selection of the desired product, generating a command indicative of the desired product, and generating a barcode identifying the desired product; a dispenser unit for storing the available products and providing the user with the desired product upon reception of the command from the control unit; and a printing unit operatively connected to the control unit, the printing unit for printing the barcode on a coupon and providing the user with the coupon.

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Номер записи: 10
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Fluid transfer assembly and methods of fluid transfer

Номер: US20130118639A1
Автор: Joshua Springer
Принадлежит: Grinon Industries LLC

A fluid dispensing system and assembly, including a connection or coupling device, a valve, a housing, a user interface, a filling device, and a fitting to couple to a fluid source. The connection or coupling device may include a magnetic ring crimped to the bottom of a container, and methods of manufacture are described. The valve may include a first sensor detecting proper placement of the fluid container based on a magnetic material positioned at the bottom of the fluid container, a plunger having a plunger shaft coupled thereto, the plunger selectively placing the valve in fluid communication with the fluid container, and a solenoid coupled to the plunger shaft and moving the plunger shaft to transition the plunger between an open position and a closed position. The user interface may be coupled to the valve to enable selection of at least a fluid container size and a dispensing mode.

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Номер записи: 11
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Water Vending Apparatus

Номер: US20130206574A1
Автор: Andrew A. Schnellinger, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Dean Kamen, Jeremy M. Swerdlow, Otis L. Clapp, Prashant Bhat, Ryan K. Larocque, Stanley B. Smith, III
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device.

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Номер записи: 12
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Container-less custom beverage vending invention

Номер: US20130231774A1
Автор: Andrew C. Whitaker, Brian L. Boler, Cameron T. Wheeler, Donald E. Tilton, Preston F. David, Reid A. Schilperoort
Принадлежит: Ecowell LLC

Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.

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Номер записи: 13
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for producing beverages

Номер: US20130269377A1
Автор: Claudio Bertone
Принадлежит: Bertone Holdings Inc

An apparatus for producing beverages. The apparatus comprises a dispensing system, a mixing unit, and a control unit comprising a user interface, which interact to prepare a particular beverage when requested by a user. When the control unit receives user input requesting the particular beverage via the user interface, it causes the dispensing system to dispense various ingredients (e.g., fragmented ice, water, flavoring ingredients, milk product) that are mixed by the mixing unit in order to prepare the particular beverage, which is served in a cup. In various embodiments, the apparatus may produce frozen beverages that include fragmented ice (e.g., shaved or crushed ice) as one of their ingredients, such as slush beverages and smoothie beverages, and/or hot beverages that include heated water as one of their ingredients, such as coffee and flavored coffee beverages (e.g., French Vanilla, Mocha, etc.).

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Номер записи: 14
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for delivery system for water enhancements

Номер: US20130306152A1
Автор: Jon-Andrew V. Sigona
Принадлежит: Perfect Water Tech Inc

A delivery system for water enhancements according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to provide a controlled amount of a water enhancement to a water supply. In one embodiment, the delivery system comprises an enhancing device that operates under pressure to provide a controlled rate of diffusion of an enhancing element into the water supply to form an enhanced water supply for use or consumption. The delivery system may also be configured to buffer the enhanced water supply prior to use or consumption.

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Номер записи: 15
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Appliance having a user interface panel and a beverage dispenser

Номер: US20130325174A1
Автор: Harry Lee Crisp, III
Принадлежит: Beverage Works Inc

An appliance including a housing, a dispenser, and a water supply mechanism. The appliance includes a drink supply mechanism configured to removably hold a plurality of drink supply containers, a user interface panel, and a computer. The computer is configured to: cause the user interface panel to display a plurality of different images, each image associated with a different one of a plurality of different beverages which correspond to a drink supply in at least one of the plurality of drink supply containers held by the drink supply mechanism, enable the user interface panel to receive an input from a user of a selected one of the plurality of different displayed images, and after receiving the input from the user of the selected one of the plurality of different displayed images, cause the dispenser to dispense the beverage corresponding to the selected image.

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Номер записи: 16
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Chassis assembly

Номер: US20140014228A1
Автор: Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis, John J. Kolber
Принадлежит: Watermill Express LLC

Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.

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Номер записи: 17
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler

Номер: US20140034561A1
Автор: Kenneth A. Davis
Принадлежит: SIP Technologies LLC

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

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Номер записи: 18
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Multi-flavor mechanical dispensing valve for a single flavor multi-head beverage dispenser

Номер: US20140034675A1
Автор: David Santy
Принадлежит: Schroeder Industries Inc

For retrofitting to a backblock of an existing multi-head, multi-backblock beverage dispensing machine, Applicant provides a valve having, in one embodiment, walls adapted to fluidly engage a backblock. A primary circuit has a pair of primary circuit pathways adapted to receive pressurized syrup and pressurized water from the backblock. The valve provides a multiplicity of supplemental circuit pathways adapted to receive (typically not from a backblock) a multiplicity of different syrups from a multiplicity of different pressurized syrup sources. Flow control elements in the valve engage the circuits to control the rate of flow of fluid therethrough. Operator pushbutton controlled valved chambers open and close the circuit pathways. A post-mix valve assembly mixes a syrup from a circuit pathway with the pressurized water from the primary circuit.

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Номер записи: 19
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Automated Beverage Dispensing System with Vertical Staging

Номер: US20140041748A1
Автор: Andrew Mark Angus, Arjun Vinoo Caprihan, Brendyn Murray Rodgers, Christopher John Leigh-Lancaster, Ian Stewart Fitzpatrick, Kenneth Andrew Nicoll
Принадлежит: Coca Cola Co

The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for use with a number of cups. The automated beverage dispenser may include a carousel with a number of shelves, a first actuator such that first actuator may maneuver the shelves in a first direction, a second actuator positioned adjacent to the carousel, and a gripper positioned on the second actuator such that the second actuator may maneuver one of the cups by the gripper in a second direction to one of the shelves of the carousel.

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Номер записи: 20
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Gesture based polling using an intelligent beverage container

Номер: US20140059581A1
Автор: Winston Wang
Принадлежит: Anheuser Busch InBev SA

Systems, devices, and methods are provided for conducting a polling event. A central server computer system determines a polling event is to be conducted and associates one or more inputs from a beverage container with a corresponding selection. The central server computer system transmits a polling prompt message to the beverage containers to display a prompt for a user to select between a first selection and a second selection. An input is received at the beverage container indicative of the selection by the user. The input may be based on a gesture movement of the beverage container. The selection is communicated to the central server computer system which, based on receiving selections from the participating beverage containers, determines the poll results. The poll results are displayed on one or more public displays or communicated, via a network, to a wireless communication device associated with a user of the beverage container.

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Номер записи: 21
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Additive dispensing system for a refrigerator

Номер: US20140061238A1
Автор: David James Emmons, John Paul Boros, Judd Dylan Olson
Принадлежит: Pur Water Purification Products Inc

An additive dispensing system for a refrigerator that includes a reservoir configured to contain an additive and an additive outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir. The additive dispensing system is configured to be connected to a refrigerator and is operable to selectively dispense an amount of additive to water dispensed from the refrigerator. The additive dispensing system may be connected to a water filtration system of the refrigerator such that the additive dispensing system may dispense the amount of additive into filtered water dispensed from the refrigerator.

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Номер записи: 22
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Magnetic thermally insulated enclosure

Номер: US20140069935A1
Автор: Lewis William James, JR.
Принадлежит: Individual

A novel thermally insulated enclosure includes an insulated wall and a magnet assembly coupled thereto for mounting the insulated enclosure to ferromagnetic structures. In a particular embodiment, the magnet assembly includes a plurality of magnets coupled to the insulated wall. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnetic device that can be connected and disconnected from the insulated enclosure.

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Номер записи: 23
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Automatic beverage dispenser

Номер: US20140069953A1
Автор: John Sugrue, Kevin Hinterlong, Tim Knecht, Wayne Alpert, William Metropulos
Принадлежит: Smart Bar USA LLC

A beverage dispenser for providing mixed beverages. The beverage dispenser has a housing containing a plurality of first liquids, a plurality of second liquids, and a water supply, wherein the first liquids comprise liquors, and wherein the second liquids comprise mixer syrup. The beverage dispenser also has an interface, a dispensing spout and a server. The interface is provided on the housing to input variable data and receive variable instructions. The server electrically operates valves to control the flow of first liquids, second liquids and water to the beverage dispenser spout based on instructions entered at the interface and a pouring schema stored in memory.

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Номер записи: 24
06-01-2022 дата публикации

FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20220002140A1
Автор: Mravik Richard
Принадлежит:

A fluid dispenser for use for birds and animals and for use to purify water for human consumption is described, the dispenser having a fluid container and a valve rod that move relative to each other to open and close valves to an inlet funnel at an upper end of the dispenser and to a fluid reservoir at a lower end of the dispenser. 1. A fluid dispenser , comprising:a) a fluid container comprising an upper opening and a lower opening;b) an upper valve seat disposed in the fluid container adjacent the upper opening;c) a lower valve seat disposed in the fluid container adjacent the lower opening, wherein the upper and lower valve seats are disposed a first predetermined distance apart;d) a valve rod disposed in the fluid container, the valve rod comprising an upper valve stopper disposed thereon, the upper valve stopper configured to seat in the upper valve seat, and wherein the valve rod further comprises a lower valve stopper disposed thereon, the lower valve stopper configured to seat in the lower valve seat, wherein the upper and lower valve stoppers are disposed a second predetermined distance apart, and wherein the second predetermined distance is less than the first predetermined distance;e) a reservoir operatively coupled to the lower opening of the fluid container; andf) wherein raising the valve rod relative to the fluid container, or lowering the fluid container relative to the valve rod, causes the upper valve stopper to seat in the upper valve seat, and when lowering the valve rod relative to the fluid container, or raising the fluid container relative to the valve rod, causes the lower valve stopper to seat in the lower valve seat.2. The fluid dispenser as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising an inlet funnel operatively coupled to the upper opening claim 1 , the inlet funnel further comprising the upper valve seat.3. The fluid dispenser as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the inlet funnel is threadably coupled to the fluid container.4. The fluid ...

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Номер записи: 25
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Improved beverage dispensing tubing

Номер: US20160001520A1
Автор: Mervyn WATERWORTH
Принадлежит: VALPAR INDUSTRIAL Ltd

The present invention relates to improved beverage dispensing tubing, particularly suitable for transporting beer or ale, which requires less cleaning than current tubing. The tubing has a multi-layered structure where at least one of the layers is a gas barrier layer. It is further envisaged that incorporation of the tubing into a python beverage delivery system for the remote dispensing of beverages would be advantageous.

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Номер записи: 26
07-01-2021 дата публикации

WATER EJECTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210002117A1
Автор: HAN Dongkoo, JANG Hoon, KIM Hyeonggeun, Kim Minho, Park Jongho, ROH Keunho, SONG Younggwan, YOON Heesang
Принадлежит:

A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit connected to the case. The water ejection unit includes a fixed cover connected to the case, having atop dead point and a bottom dead point, and including a lifting gear provided between the top dead point and the bottom dead point, a lifting cover movably coupled to the fixed cover, a lifting motor coupled to the lifting cover and a gear module interworking with the lifting motor and the lifting gear, a water ejection nozzle for ejecting water, a signal detecting unit that detects a frequency generation (FG) signal generated by the lifting motor during an operation of the lifting motor, and a controller configured to control the operation of the lifting motor upon determining that the lifting cover reaches the top dead point or the bottom dead point based on the FG signal. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a case; and a lifting gear connected to the case;', 'a lifting cover connected to the case and movable with respect to the case;', 'a lifting motor coupled to the lifting cover and configured to generate a frequency generation (FG) signal based on operation of the lifting motor;', 'a gear assembly configured to engage with the lifting motor and the lifting gear;', 'a liquid ejection nozzle disposed at an end of the lifting cover and configured to eject liquid;', 'a signal detecting unit configured to detect the FG signal generated by the lifting motor; and', 'a controller connected to the signal detecting unit and configured to control the lifting motor,', 'wherein the controller is configured to determine that the lifting cover reaches a preset top dead point or a bottom dead point based on the FG signal, and change operation of the lifting motor based on the determination., 'a liquid ejector at least partially protruding from the case and comprising2. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the liquid ejector further comprises:a fixed cover connected to the case and ...

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Номер записи: 27
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Water ejecting apparatus

Номер: US20210002119A1
Автор: Dongkoo HAN, Heesang Yoon, Hoon Jang, Hyeonggeun KIM, Jongho Park, Keunho ROH, Minho Kim, Younggwan SONG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit connected to one side of the case. The water ejection unit includes a first lifting cover having a lifting gear extending in an up-down direction, a second lifting cover movably accommodated inside the first lifting cover, a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and configured to interwork with the lifting motor, a water ejection nozzle installed at a lower end of the second lifting cover and configured to eject water, and a light source disposed inside the second lifting cover and configured to output light to a lower side or a side surface of the second lifting cover.

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Номер записи: 28
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DRINK-DISPENSING DEVICE, CONTROL SYSTEM, AND DRINK-DISPENSING METHOD

Номер: US20170001851A1
Автор: ISTIN Jean-Francois
Принадлежит: NDMAC SYSTEMS

A liquid-dispensing device includes: a table, including a body and a plate, the body including three casks containing a liquid, each cask including a shell in which a pouch, made of a flexible material and containing the liquid, is positioned; three draft circuits, extending from each cask to three dispensing taps; a system for cooling the draft circuit; three pressurized draft systems for drawing the liquid from each cask, the draft system including a solenoid valve in each draft circuit, between the cask and the tap; a system for managing the device, the managing system being provided to control dispensing by opening or closing the solenoid valve; and wheels enabling movement of the device. The plate includes: three liquid-dispensing taps; and a unit for interacting with the management system, which is suitable for interfacing with the liquid-dispensing control. The managing system is connected to a database via a connector. 11017. A liquid-dispensing device forming a table comprising a body () and a plate () , wherein:{'b': 10', '11', '24', '11', '15', '12', '13', '11', '13', '25', '24', '14', '25, 'the body () includes three casks () containing a liquid to be dispensed, each cask comprising a shell inside which a pouch made of a flexible material and containing the liquid is positioned, three draft circuits () extending from each cask () to three dispensing taps (), a system () for cooling the draft circuit, three pressurized draft systems () for drawing the liquid from each cask (), said draft system () comprising a solenoid valve () in each draft circuit () between the cask and the tap, a system () for managing the device adapted to control the dispensing of liquids by opening or closing the solenoid valve (), and castors adapted to enable movement of the device,'}{'b': 17', '15', '16', '14', '14', '37, 'the plate () includes: three liquid-dispensing taps () and means () for interacting with the management system () adapted to interface with the function ...

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Номер записи: 29
02-01-2020 дата публикации

CHEMICAL PRODUCT DISPENSING USING A FLUID DRIVE AND RETURN HOME INTERFACE

Номер: US20200002151A1
Автор: Dean Eric A., Ellingson Alissa R., Kraus Paul R., Mueggenborg Brock S.
Принадлежит:

A fluid-driven chemical product dispensing system dispenses fluid chemical product concentrates. The dispensing system includes a fluid drive unit powered by flow of a fluid, such as a diluent, and a pump which delivers the fluid chemical product concentrate from a supply to a destination. Upon exit from the fluid drive unit, the diluent is also delivered to the destination, where it mixes with the dispensed fluid chemical product concentrate to form a use solution. The dilution ratio of the volume of fluid chemical product concentrate dispensed per unit time versus the volume of diluent exiting the drive unit per unit time is constant over a defined range of diluent flow rates. 1. A dispensing system comprising:a fluid drive unit including a housing having an inlet connected to receive a supply of a diluent such that flow of the diluent causes rotation of a rotor positioned within a cavity of the housing of the fluid drive unit, the housing further having an outlet from which the fluid exits the housing and is directed to a reservoir,wherein a rotational speed (revolutions per minute) of the rotor as a function of flow rate of the diluent is substantially linear over a defined range of diluent flow rates;a pump connected to receive a supply of a fluid chemical product concentrate, the pump further connected to be driven by the rotation of the fluid drive unit, resulting in dispensation of the fluid chemical product concentrate into the reservoir responsive to rotation of the fluid drive unit such that a dilution ratio of a volume of the fluid chemical product concentrate dispensed per unit time versus a volume of diluent exiting the fluid drive unit per unit time is constant over the defined range of diluent flow rates; anda return home interface having an off position and a dispense position, the return home interface comprising:a lobe rotor configured to interface with the pump such that the pump is stopped at a desirable rotational index when the return home ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Wearable drinking device

Номер: US20220007821A1
Автор: Bryce Evans
Принадлежит: Individual

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a wearable drinking device and a method of using the same. In embodiments, the wearable drinking device comprises at least one retaining member; a frame member; and two arms. The at least one retaining member is configured for being secured to the at least one retaining member. In embodiments, the wearable drinking device comprise at least one cap detachably secured to the at least one retaining member. In embodiments, a method of using the wearable drinking device comprise providing a wearable drinking device comprising at least one retaining member, at least one cap and a frame member; filling the at least one retaining member with a liquid; securing the at least one cap to the at least one retaining member; securing the at least one retaining member to the frame member; and positioning the frame member on a user's face.

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Номер записи: 31
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Beverage cooling device and beverage supplying system using cooling device

Номер: US20150007962A1
Автор: Hee-Jong Yoon
Принадлежит: Winix Inc

A beverage cooling device capable of improving cooling efficiency is disclosed. The beverage cooling device includes: a beverage storing tank having an inlet through which a new beverage is injected and an outlet through which a cooled beverage is discharged; a cooling unit for cooling a beverage supplied to the beverage storing tank by forming a frozen layer on an inner side wall surface of the beverage storing tank; a beverage flow guide unit provided in the beverage storing tank and increasing cooling efficiency by increasing an area which is in contact with the frozen layer while the beverage injected from the inlet is moved to the outlet; and a passage securing unit preventing a passage through which the beverage is movable from being blocked by the frozen layer formed to be expanded to the beverage flow guide unit.

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Номер записи: 32
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Contactless liquid dispensing valve

Номер: US20220017354A1
Автор: Brian Cahill, James Ostrenga, Nick Buettner
Принадлежит: Deltrol Corp

A contactless valve configured to dispense a liquid can include an actuator configured to move a plug between a closed position in which the plug prevents the flow of liquid through valve body, and an open position in which liquid can be dispensed through an outlet. The valve can include an activation sensor, a presence sensor, and a controller configured to control the actuator and in electrical communication with the activation sensor and the presence sensor. The controller can be configured to switch the presence sensor into the activated state in response to the detection of the prerequisite condition by the activation sensor, and to control the actuator to move the plug from the closed position to the open position in response to the detection of the object in the upper detection zone by the presence sensor.

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Номер записи: 33
12-01-2017 дата публикации

MICROVOLUME-LIQUID DISPENSING METHOD AND MICROVOLUME-LIQUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20170008755A1
Автор: Fukuda Kentaro, ISHIDA Shinya
Принадлежит: ENGINEERING SYSTEM CO., LTD.

Provided is a microvolume liquid dispensing method in which a variable capacity passage section of a liquid passage in a microvolume liquid dispenser is pressurized from the outside and shrunk in a direction that reduces the internal capacity thereof so that a liquid that is within the variable capacity passage section is pushed toward both a downstream passage section and an up stream passage section. A microvolume of the liquid is pushed toward the downstream passage section as a result of the downstream passage section having a much larger liquid passage resistance than the upstream passage section. It is thus possible to precisely drip a microvolume liquid of a picoliter order from the tip opening of a nozzle by simple control. 1. A microvolume-liquid dispensing method for dispensing a nanoliter-quantity to picoliter-quantity microvolume liquid from a tip-end opening in a tubular nozzle , whereina liquid passage for supplying liquid from a liquid supply part to the nozzle is formed from an upstream-side passage section, an intermediate passage section, and a downstream-side passage section, the intermediate passage section being capable of expanding and contracting so as to increase or decrease in interior volume;in a case in which the intermediate passage section is deformed such that the interior volume thereof is reduced while a liquid-filled state is attained in which the liquid fills a portion from the liquid passage to the tip-end opening of the nozzle, a ratio of an amount of liquid pushed out from the intermediate passage section to the downstream-side passage section and an amount of liquid pushed back to the upstream-side passage section is set to 1:100-1:500 so that the amount of pushed-out liquid reaches a very small amount; i.e., nanoliter quantities or picoliter quantities; andin an operation for dispensing the microvolume liquid, the liquid-filled state is attained;the intermediate passage section is deformed such that the interior volume thereof ...

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Номер записи: 34
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Pressurized Beverage Concentrates and Appliances and Methods for Producing Beverages Therefrom

Номер: US20180009647A1
Автор: Davis Nathaniel, Peirsman Daniel, Pellaud Jerome, Vandekerckhove Stijn
Принадлежит:

The present invention describes methods and devices in which concentrated beverage products, each packaged in a pressurized container, can be combined with liquids and/or other ingredients to produce one or more servings of a beverage. These products provide users with a convenient way to prepare both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (including carbonated beverages) in various serving sizes and quantities by combining the pressurized beverage concentrate with (possibly carbonated) liquids and other ingredients. 1. A device for delivering a concentrated beverage , comprising:a concentrated beverage;a container for containing the concentrated beverage; anda pressurized gas.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container is selected from the group consisting of a pod claim 1 , a pack claim 1 , a capsule claim 1 , a bottle claim 1 , a cylinder claim 1 , and a cartridge.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the container is composed of a material selected from the group consisting of steel claim 2 , aluminum claim 2 , polyethylene terephthalate (PET) claim 2 , high-density polyethylene (HDPE) claim 2 , glass claim 2 , and ceramics.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the container can withstand a gas pressure of at least 30 bar above atmospheric pressure.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the container can withstand a gas pressure of at least 40 bar above atmospheric pressure.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the container is reusable.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein multiple servings of a beverage can be produced from the concentrated beverage.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the concentrated beverage is a beer claim 1 , a cider claim 1 , a wine claim 1 , a spirit claim 1 , a soft drink claim 1 , a juice claim 1 , a coffee claim 1 , or a tea.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the concentrated beverage is a high-gravity beer having a specific gravity of at least 1.070.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the concentrated beverage has a sugar content of about 40 ...

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Номер записи: 35
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND DISPENSING CHILLED WATER

Номер: US20210009400A1
Автор: Seymour Kerry
Принадлежит:

A representative system includes: an exterior housing defining an interior compartment; a water tank disposed within the interior compartment; a filtration system configured to receive a flow of water from outside the exterior housing, filter the flow of water and provide filtered water to the water tank; an ice maker, disposed along a first flow path from the water tank, configured to produce ice from the filtered water provided from the first flow path; an ice bin configured to receive the ice from the ice maker; a user interface configured to receive a user input corresponding to a request for chilled water; a water control valve, disposed along a second flow path from the water tank, configured to receive the filtered water provided from the second flow path and provide a controlled flow of the filtered water to the ice bin in response to the user input such that the controlled flow of the filtered water is cooled by the ice in the ice bin to form chilled water; and a water dispenser fluidly communicating with the ice bin and configured to provide the chilled water outside of the exterior housing according to the user input. 1. A system for producing and dispensing chilled water comprising:an exterior housing defining an interior compartment;a water tank disposed within the interior compartment;a filtration system, disposed within the interior compartment, configured to receive a flow of water from outside the exterior housing, filter the flow of water and provide filtered water to the water tank;an ice maker, disposed within the interior compartment and along a first flow path from the water tank, configured to produce ice from the filtered water provided from the first flow path;an ice bin, disposed within the interior compartment, configured to receive the ice from the ice maker;a user interface configured to receive a user input corresponding to a request for chilled water;a water control valve, disposed within the interior compartment and along a second ...

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Номер записи: 36
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID QUALITY MANAGING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20210009401A1
Автор: FUKUNARI Hidetoshi, Kitano Junichi, KOMURA Takuya, Kurabe Yasuhiro, Kusunoki Kenji, MITSUHATA Shinsuke, Wada Takashi, YAMASHITA Naoyuki
Принадлежит:

A liquid quality management device capable of being added to a liquid supply system supplying a liquid in a storage container to a dispensing device in order to cool the liquid and dispensing the liquid into a drinking container includes: a dispensing sensor; and a control device electrically connected to the dispensing sensor and configured to perform control operation of at least one of a refrigeration machine and a stirring device provided in the dispensing device at the same time when dispensing of the liquid is started. 1. A liquid quality management device capable of being added to a liquid supply system , the liquid supply system supplying a liquid within a storage container to a dispensing device through a supply pipe with the liquid pressurized in order to cool the liquid with a cooling device in the dispensing device , and dispensing the cooled liquid to a drinking container from the dispensing device ,the cooling device including a cooling tank containing cooling water, a liquid cooling pipe immersed in the cooling water and through which the liquid flows inside, a refrigerant pipe immersed in the cooling water and through which a refrigerant flows inside, a refrigeration machine circulating the refrigerant and freezing a part of the cooling water, and a stirring device stirring the cooling water,the liquid quality management device comprising:a dispensing sensor configured to detect dispensing of the liquid into the drinking container; anda control device electrically connected to the dispensing sensor and configured to control operation of at least one of the refrigeration machine and the stirring device from a starting time of dispensing of the liquid.2. The liquid quality management device according to claim 1 , further comprising a liquid temperature sensor disposed between the storage container and an inlet of the liquid cooling pipe claim 1 , and configured to detect a temperature of the liquid flowing out from the storage container claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MULTIPLE-PIECE VACUUM-INSULATED HEATING TANK OF WATER DISPENSER

Номер: US20220033243A1
Автор: SHEN Yu-Chun
Принадлежит:

A multiple-piece vacuum-insulated heating tank for use in a water dispenser includes a threaded cover, a thermal insulation cover, and a heating tank body. The threaded cover is mounted on an upper opening of the heating tank body and includes a plastic cover and a protective cover mounted on and around the plastic cover. The thermal insulation cover is fitted in the upper opening and includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover is cup-shaped; is mounted with a heating tube, a water inlet pipe, a water outlet pipe, a thermowell, a temperature-sensing heat pipe, a heat collector block, and two snap-action thermostats at the bottom side; and has a sidewall formed with a step adjacent to the bottom side. The heating tank not only has a multiple-piece structure that facilitates mass production and maintenance, but also dispenses with electronic temperature control as is conventionally required. 1. A multiple-piece vacuum-insulated heating tank of a water dispenser , characterized by comprising a threaded cover , a thermal insulation cover , and a heating tank body , wherein the threaded cover is mounted on an upper opening of the heating tank body , the upper opening of the heating tank body is formed with an external thread , the thermal insulation cover is fitted in the upper opening of the heating tank body , the heating tank body is a double-layer cup-shaped structure , the heating tank body has a bottom portion mounted with a drain pipe , and the heating tank body is provided with a circular projection adjacent to an opening;wherein the threaded cover is composed of a plastic cover and a protective cover, the plastic cover is hat-shaped, a surface of the plastic cover and a surface of the protective cover are formed with identical said openings respectively, the plastic cover has a lower portion provided with an internal thread, and the protective cover is mounted on and around the plastic cover;wherein the thermal insulation cover is composed of an ...

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Номер записи: 38
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Liquid Food Dispenser System and Method

Номер: US20220033244A1
Автор: Baxter Vincent A., Doelman Timothy Peter
Принадлежит:

A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank. 1. A method for dispensing a liquid beverage , the method comprising:dispensing a liquid stored in a first container within a first chamber at a first flow rate until the first container is substantially empty;after the first container is almost empty, dispensing a liquid stored in a second container within a second chamber at a second flow rate while dispensing the remaining liquid stored in the first container at a third flow rate until the first container is empty, wherein the liquid flowing from the first container is combined with the liquid flowing from the second container to form a combined flow, the combined flow comprising a fourth flow rate; andafter the first container is empty, dispensing the liquid stored in the second container within the second chamber at a fifth flow rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth flow rates are substantially equal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing the liquid stored in the first and second containers comprises applying pressure to the first chamber and pressure to the second chamber claim 1 , wherein the pressures applied to the first and second chambers create a force against the liquid in the first and second containers.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pressure applied to the first chamber is increased when the first container is almost empty.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , before the first container is almost empty claim 3 , the pressure applied to the first chamber is greater than the pressure applied to the second chamber claim 3 , wherein the liquid flows from the first container but does not flow from the second container.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the pressure ...

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Номер записи: 39
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Translating Treatment Cartridge, Fluid Dispensing System, and Method of Using

Номер: US20170015543A1
Автор: Lachermeier David W.
Принадлежит:

A dispensing system having a treatment cartridge utilizing linear translation of the treatment cartridge within the manifold to actuate a valve to dispense a fluid. To dispense the fluid, a person pushes their glass or other container against a dispensing lever that translates the treatment cartridge within the manifold causing a cam surface on the filter's circumferential exterior to actuate a valve sending the fluid from the valve though the treatment cartridge and out a dispensing orifice in the treatment cartridge into the glass. 1. A dispensing system comprising:a manifold having a fluid inlet and a cartridge bore;a translating treatment cartridge in the cartridge bore; and wherein motion of the translating treatment cartridge from a first position to a dispensing position within the cartridge bore dispenses fluid from a dispensing orifice located in the translating treatment cartridge.2. The dispensing system of wherein the fluid inlet comprises an inlet bore claim 1 , a valve seat located in the inlet bore claim 1 , and a spring biased poppet valve located within the inlet bore.3. The dispensing system of wherein the manifold does not have a fluid outlet.4. The dispensing system of wherein the manifold comprises an auxiliary outlet port.5. The dispensing system of wherein the manifold comprises a solenoid valve and a second fluid inlet.6. The dispensing system of wherein the cartridge bore comprises longitudinal ribs and longitudinal grooves spaced around the circumference of the cartridge bore.7. The dispensing system of wherein the cartridge bore comprises a non-circular cross section.8. The dispensing system of wherein the cartridge bore comprises an elliptical cross section claim 7 , the elliptical cross section having two axes of symmetry claim 7 , opposing larger radius sides claim 7 , and opposing smaller radius sides.9. The dispensing system of where cartridge bore comprises an oval cross section claim 7 , the oval cross section having one axis of ...

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Номер записи: 40
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water purifier

Номер: US20180016128A1
Автор: Jongwoo PARK, Sangjoon LEE, Yongbum Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water purifier includes a cooling water tank that holds cooling water; a stirring member that is provided in the cooling water tank to stir the cooling water; a cold water pipe that is provided in the cooling water tank and wound several times in a cylindrical shape; an evaporator that is provided in the cooling water tank; a separator on which the evaporator is provided and that is provided over the cold water pipe to divide an internal space of the cooling water tank into a first space and a second space; and a plurality of holders that protrude upward from the bottom of the cooling water tank, and each of the holders having a seating groove for receiving a portion the cold water pipe.

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Номер записи: 41
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water purifier

Номер: US20180016129A1
Автор: Jongwoo PARK, Kwangyong AN, Seonwoong HWANG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water purifier includes: a cooling water tank that keeps cooling water; a stirring member that is provided in the cooling water tank to stir cooling water; a cold water pipe that is provided in the cooling water tank; an evaporator that is provided in the cooling water tank; and a separator on which the evaporator is provided and that is provided over the cold water pipe to divide the internal space of the cooling water tank into a first space and a second space, in which the separator has: a bottom that is horizontally formed and has a center hole through which the stirring member is inserted; a first extension that extends upward from the edge of the center hole; and a plurality of separation walls that extend upward from the top of the bottom and are arranged at a predetermined distance from each other around the center hole.

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Номер записи: 42
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ADDITIVES IN FILTER AS YOU POUR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180016158A1
Автор: da Conceicao Neta Edith Ramos, Lee Rpger V., Lyons David Lee, McDonald Jonathan D., Ochomogo Maria Garcia
Принадлежит:

On example of a fluid dispensing system includes an unfiltered water container body defining an internal storage volume configured to hold a volume of water, a fluid outlet arranged for fluid communication with the internal storage volume, and a filter element positioned in the internal storage volume. With this configuration, a water dispensing process can be performed in which a single continuous stream of unfiltered water from the unfiltered water container body can pass through the filter element and be dispensed from the unfiltered water container body as a stream of filtered water. A water soluble tablet with an additive is positioned in the internal storage volume downstream of the filter medium such that the filtered water can pass out of the filter element and into contact with the water soluble tablet before being dispensed from the fluid outlet. 1. A fluid dispensing system , comprising:an unfiltered water container body defining an internal storage volume configured to hold a volume of water;a fluid outlet arranged for fluid communication with the internal storage volume of the unfiltered water container body;a filter element positioned in the internal storage volume of the unfiltered water container body and configured and arranged such that a water dispensing process can be performed in which a single continuous stream of unfiltered water from the unfiltered water container body can pass through the filter element and be dispensed from the unfiltered water container body as a stream of filtered water; anda water soluble tablet that comprises one or more additives and is positioned in the internal storage volume downstream of the filter element such that the filtered water can pass out of the filter element and into contact with the water soluble tablet prior to being dispensed from the fluid outlet.2. The fluid dispensing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the filter element is an element of a filter assembly that is positioned in the internal ...

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Номер записи: 43
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Water purifier

Номер: US20190016607A1
Автор: Junghyun Joo, Jungmin Moon, Kyeongbo KIM, Soongy JEONG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water purifier includes a filter housing defining an accommodation space therein, a water discharge module including a water purifier body including a housing defining an outer appearance and a filter provided in the housing to filter raw water introduced from the outside and a water discharge nozzle mounted on the water purifier body to supply the water passing through the filter to the outside of the water purifier body, and a tray provided below the water discharge module. The water discharge module includes an elevation unit elevatably mounted on a front surface of the water purifier body so as to be elevated with respect to the water purifier body and a rotator having one side in which the water discharge nozzle is provided, rotatably mounted on the elevation unit, and allowing the water discharge nozzle to vary in position while being rotated with respect to the elevation unit.

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Номер записи: 44
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Graphical user interface on a kiosk

Номер: US20200017345A1
Автор: Akhil Karibandi, JR., Doug McDougall
Принадлежит: Coca Cola Co

Upon selection of a product selection icon on a user interface of a beverage vendor, a price per amount of the product is displayed to clearly depict product costs while also providing flexibility for having products of different price points. After selection of the product and upon successful payment validation, a dispensing gauge displays an amount of product dispensed and total current cost of a dispensing session at a location of the product selection icon. A selectable dispense icon is provided upon the successful payment to facilitate dispensing the selected product and a product icon is provided proximate to the selectable dispense icon. Within the dispensing session, upon selection of a second product selection icon, the dispensing gauge moves to the second product selection icon and accumulates additional cost for the transaction based on a cost per amount of a second product associated with the second product selection icon.

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Номер записи: 45
16-01-2020 дата публикации

DECOMPRESSION MECHANISM AND BEVERAGE MAKER HAVING DECOMPRESSION MECHANISM

Номер: US20200017346A1
Автор: Hong Jinpyo, Kim YoungJoon
Принадлежит:

A decompression mechanism may include a decompression case having an inlet that receives a beverage and an outlet that discharges the beverage; a decompression inner member including an inner body positioned inside of the decompression case and a guide formed in a spiral shape on an outer circumference of the inner body and in contact with an inner face of the decompression case; and a decompression channel defined between the decompression case and the decompression inner member. The decompression channel may have an input opening in communication with the inlet and an output opening in communication with the outlet, and a cross-sectional area of the decompression channel may increase as the decompression channel extends from the input opening to the output opening. 1. A decompression mechanism , comprising:a decompression case having an inlet that receives a beverage and an outlet that discharges the beverage;a decompression inner member including an inner body positioned inside of the decompression case and a guide formed in a spiral shape on an outer circumference of the inner body and in contact with an inner face of the decompression case; anda decompression channel defined between the decompression case and the decompression inner member, wherein the decompression channel has an input opening in communication with the inlet and an output opening in communication with the outlet, and wherein a cross-sectional area of the decompression channel increases as the decompression channel extends from the input opening to the output opening.2. The decompression mechanism of claim 1 , wherein an inner diameter of the decompression case decreases as the decompression case extends in a direction from the inlet toward the outlet.3. The decompression mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the decompression case has an open portion defined therein into which the decompression inner member is inserted claim 1 , and wherein the open portion is closer to the inlet than to the outlet.4 ...

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Номер записи: 46
21-01-2021 дата публикации

WATER PURIFIER

Номер: US20210017009A1
Автор: JUNG Jisun, LEE Jaegeun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A water purifier includes a main body including a water supply pipe provided therein and a water chute connected to the main body to discharge drinking water. The water chute is capable of rotating about the main body in a left and right direction and has a length adjustable in a forward and backward direction and an upward and downward direction. 1. A water purifier comprising:a main body including a water supply pipe provided therein; anda water chute connected to the main body to discharge drinking water,wherein the water chute includes:a discharge pipe unit having one end connected to the water supply pipe and having a length adjustable in a forward and backward direction and an upward and downward direction;a nozzle part connected to the other end of the discharge pipe unit and having a discharge port for discharging drinking water; anda chute case connected to the main body to accommodate the discharge pipe unit and the nozzle part and having a length adjustable in the forward and backward direction and the upward and downward direction along with the discharge pipe unit,wherein the nozzle part is inserted into and fixed to a nozzle hole formed in an end of the chute case.2. The water purifier of claim 1 , further comprising a rotation guide rotatably coupled to the main body in a left and right direction claim 1 , wherein the water chute is connected to the rotation guide.3. The water purifier of claim 2 , wherein the chute case includes:a horizontal case drawn out in a multistage manner in the forward and backward direction to adjust a horizontal length thereof; anda vertical case connected to the horizontal case and drawn out in a multistage manner in the upward and downward direction to adjust a vertical length thereof.4. The water purifier of claim 3 , wherein the horizontal case includes:a fixed case fixed to the rotation guide and extending forward by a predetermined length; andone or a plurality of horizontal drawable case slidably connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SANITARY FITTING FOR DISPENSING PREPARED LIQUIDS

Номер: US20210017010A1
Автор: FUNKE Thomas, KAYA Özkan
Принадлежит:

This disclosure relates to a sanitary fitting for dispensing prepared liquids, for example, for beverages. A disclosed system includes a first control element for setting a quantity of the prepared liquid to be dispensed and an actuating element for providing the quantity of prepared liquid set by means of the first control element, wherein at least one second control element is configured to select a type of preparation, for example, from at least two different types of preparation, of non-prepared liquid, wherein the first and the at least one second control element are actuatable independently of one another. 1. A sanitary fitting configured to dispense prepared liquids including beverages , the sanitary fitting comprising:a first control element configured to set a quantity of a prepared liquid to be dispensed and an actuating element configured to provide the quantity of prepared liquid set by the first control element;at least one second control element; andat least one display device,wherein the at least one second control element is configured to select a type of preparation from at least two different types of preparations of non-prepared liquid,wherein the first and the at least one second control element are actuatable independently of one another,wherein a first display device is configured to display at least two different types of preparation, and/orwherein a second display device is configured to display at least one operating state of the sanitary fitting.2. The sanitary fitting as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one display device is configured to provide a visual display and/or an acoustic output signal claim 1 ,wherein the at least one display device and/or at least one of the first or second control elements is configured to have a ring shape, and/orwherein the at least one display device is configured to provide at least three visually different displays.3. The sanitary fitting as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising two display ...

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Номер записи: 48
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Cartridge Pump

Номер: US20170021293A1
Автор: MEZA Humberto V., PERKINS Bernard L.
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a pump cartridge, which is directly connected in-line with one or more filter cartridges in a mounting bracket. It may be paired with an accumulator tank for a pump version, and with no accumulator tank for a smart pump version. The inline design reduces the size of the system, the amount of connections, and the amount of hose required to install the system, which in turn reduces the space required for installation, the number of potential leak paths, and the likelihood of failure of the system due to issues with the hose. 1. A system comprising:a pump cartridge having a cartridge housing configured with a motor pump unit arranged therein for pumping a fluid in the system, the pump cartridge configured with a pump cartridge mounting, and with a pump cartridge porting to receive the fluid and provide pumped fluid;a filter cartridge configured to receive and filter the pumped fluid and provide filtered pumped fluid, the filter cartridge configured with a filter cartridge mounting and with filter cartridge porting to receive the pumped fluid and provide filtered pumped fluid, the pump cartridge mounting and the filter cartridge mounting being configured to substantially match; the pump cartridge porting and the filter cartridge porting also being configured to substantially match; andan inline mounting bracket having inline cartridge mounting units and inline mounting bracket ports arranged inbetween for providing associated fluid from one inline cartridge mounting unit to an adjacent inline cartridge mounting unit, each of the inline cartridge mounting units being configured to mount either the pump cartridge or the filter cartridge, one inline cartridge mounting unit configured to receive the pump cartridge mounting so that the pump cartridge porting aligns with a set of the inline mounting bracket ports, and another inline cartridge mounting unit configured to receive the filter cartridge mounting so that the filter cartridge porting ...

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Номер записи: 49
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Household cooling appliance including a dispenser unit for liquid and/or free flow refrigerated goods, having an insert with a niche and a separate cover for insertion walls

Номер: US20180022598A1
Автор: Lars Dinter, Mehmet Ciyanoglu, Tanzer Yildizgoecer, Volkan Cakirca
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A household cooling appliance includes a dispenser unit for dispensing a liquid and/or free flow refrigerated goods. The dispenser unit includes an insert having side walls bounding a niche into which a receptacle can be inserted for receiving the liquid and/or the free flow refrigerated goods to be dispensed. At least the side walls are partly covered at the front side by a cover which is separate from the insert. At least one side wall includes an engagement recess for engagement with a tool and for lifting the cover from the insert with the tool and/or at least one side wall is partly covered on the front side by a plate-shaped cover that is separate from the insert and the cover is held on the side wall by at least one magnet.

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Номер записи: 50
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Water drinking device and water outlet detection method thereof

Номер: US20190023553A1
Автор: Caixia Wang, FENG Feng, Xiaobai Yin
Принадлежит: Foshan Shunde Midea Water Dispenser Manufacturing Co Ltd, Midea Group Co Ltd

A water drinking apparatus comprises a water cooling device and a temperature detector. The water cooling device has access to data corresponding to a plurality of temperature points within a water temperature range. After detecting, using the temperature detector and in real time, a water temperature of the cold water prepared by the water cooling device, the water drinking apparatus obtains actual data corresponding to each temperature point according to the water temperature of the cold water and determines whether the water drinking apparatus is in a water discharging state according to the data corresponding to the plurality of temperature points within the water temperature range, and the actual data corresponding to each temperature point according to the water temperature of the cold water.

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Номер записи: 51
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Water dispensing apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20190023554A1
Автор: Hyeok Choi, Min JO, Seongjun Choi, Younghoon Ha
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water dispensing apparatus includes a hot water module configured to heat supplied water using an induction heating method, a water supply pipe configured to supply water to the hot water module, a flow rate control valve provided on the water supply pipe to control a flow rate of water supplied to the hot water module, a flow rate sensing device provided on the water supply pipe to sense the flow rate of water supplied to the hot water module, and a controller configured to increase an opening speed of the flow rate control valve when the flow rate of supplied water sensed through the flow rate sensing device is equal to or less than a set flow rate.

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Номер записи: 52
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REUSABLE URN OR VESSEL

Номер: US20190023555A1
Автор: Pfromm Carsten, Smith Mark A.
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a container assembly for use with a reusable urn or vessel. The assembly includes a (1) flexible pouch, (2) a fitment connected to the pouch and having a flexible flange and a first fluid passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber, (3) a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the fitment and a second end having a member for connecting to a tubing and a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway; and (4) wherein the flexible flange is capable of bending to conform to an interior wall of the urn or vessel to place the second fluid passageway in alignment with an axis of a through hole in the urn or vessel. 18-. (canceled)9. A container apparatus for use with a reusable vessel comprising:a flexible pouch defining a fluid chamber;a fitment connected to the flexible pouch, the fitment having a flexible flange and a first generally cylindrical wall extending axially away from the flexible flange the first generally cylindrical wall defining a first fluid passageway therethrough and in fluid communication with the chamber;a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the generally cylindrical wall of the fitment and a second end having a non-barbed member, the tubing adapter defining a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway, wherein the adapter weighs approximately one gram; anda tubing having a proximal end connected to the second end of the tubing adapter and having a lumen in fluid communication with the second fluid passageway, wherein a portion of the second end of the tubing adapter is positioned within the lumen.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the flexible flange is attached to an outside surface of the pouch and is capable of bending through an angle of about 90 degrees along with the outside surface of the pouch to confirm to an interior wall of the vessel.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , in which the tubing adapter is ...

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Номер записи: 53
28-01-2021 дата публикации

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING SINGLE USE COLLAPSIBLE KEGS

Номер: US20210024341A1
Автор: Christiansen Jonas
Принадлежит:

A beverage dispensing system () for dispensing a beverage stored in a single use collapsible beverage container () including a measuring device () for at least retrieving information about the beverage and/or the single use collapsible beverage container (), and including an electronic sensor () device for reading said information from said measuring device (), thereby establishing digital data representing said information about said beverage and/or said collapsible beverage container (). 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising a collapsible beverage container for dispensing a beverage stored in said collapsible beverage container , said collapsible beverage container defining a beverage filled space , a gas-filled head space and a beverage outlet in communication with said beverage filled space for extracting said beverage from said beverage filled space , said beverage dispensing system comprising:a base part adapted to cooperate with a beverage container connector for connecting to said beverage outlet of said collapsible beverage container,a tapping device comprising one or more tapping heads for extracting said beverage from said beverage filled space,a tapping line extending from said beverage container connector to said tapping device, said tapping line comprising one or more beverage lines, anda lid connectable to said base part, said lid and said base part defining a sealed inner space for accommodating and encapsulating said collapsible beverage container,a pressure source in fluid communication with said inner space for pressurizing said inner space for applying a force onto said collapsible beverage container, collapsing said collapsible beverage container and forcing said beverage from said beverage filled space through the tapping line and out through the tapping device,wherein said collapsible beverage container includes a measuring device for at least retrieving information about said beverage and/or said collapsible beverage container,wherein ...

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Номер записи: 54
28-01-2021 дата публикации

DISPENSER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20210024343A1
Автор: "OCALLAGHAN Kyle", BEESON Nicholas, BROOKES Keith, EARL Nicholas, EDMONDS Clive, Godfrey Daniel, PETTIPHER Samuel
Принадлежит:

System for dispensing a beverage into a container () comprising at least one dispenser unit (). The dispenser unit () comprises at least one beverage outlet port and a movable seal member () which is configured to form a sealing barrier between at least a portion of the container () and the dispenser head. In this way the container is pressurised before filling, so as to avoid excessive foaming. 1. A system for dispensing a beverage into a container , the system comprising:at least one dispenser unit, the at least one dispenser unit comprising a dispenser head, wherein the dispenser head comprises:at least one fluid port;a moveable seal member which is configured to form a sealing barrier between at least a portion of the container and the dispenser head.2. The system as claimed in wherein the at least one fluid port is a beverage outlet and/or pressure port.3. The system as claimed in comprising at least one support member configured to contact claim 1 , hold claim 1 , position and/or support the container.4. canceled5. canceled6. The system as claimed in wherein the at least one support is configured to position and/or align the container with the moveable seal member to ensure an effective seal.7. canceled8. The system as claimed in wherein the moveable seal member is configured to be movable between a first condition in which the seal member is spaced from the container and a second condition in the sealing member is in contact with at least a portion of the container to form a sealing barrier.9. canceled10. The system as claimed in wherein the sealing member is configured to contact claim 1 , grip and/or clamp an inner claim 1 , outer or upper surface of the mouth claim 1 , lip and/or rim of the container.11. The system as claimed in wherein the seal member comprises a sealing element made from a material selected from the group comprising silicone claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , plastic or resin.12. The system as claimed in wherein the seal member is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Hands-free hydration for adults and the disabled

Номер: US20160029823A1
Автор: John Woodard, Julie Tuggle, Marvin Wheaton
Принадлежит: Carolina Buyer's Agent

Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for providing hands-free hydration to a person. Specifically, the invention comprises a case having a storage container with chilled fluid therein and a pump for circulating the chilled fluid. Additionally, the device further comprises several lines of tube for supplying water to a user when the user engages a bite valve.

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Номер записи: 56
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Liner for a vessel

Номер: US20170029170A1
Автор: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
Принадлежит: Plascon Group

A beverage system comprising a vessel and a liner assembly. The vessel may include a spigot with a passage configured to receive at least a portion of a liner assembly. The liner assembly may include a flexible liner, a flexible tube, a rigid cuff, and a tamper evident connection therebetween. The flexible liner may be positionable in the vessel. The flexible tube positionable in the passage of the spigot. The rigid cuff disposed in at least a portion of the tube. The tamper evident connection may be provided between the tube, liner, and cuff.

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200029725A1
Автор: Chellappan Bagawathkumar, Wantland Louis A.
Принадлежит:

A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body removably mounted to a dispensing assembly of the refrigerator appliance. The brewing body defines a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and a flow of heated water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage. Electrical contacts positioned on the brew module electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly, e.g., to power a user interface panel and/or communicate data such as pod type, a desired temperature and volume of water, etc. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a chilled chamber;a door being rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber, the door defining a dispenser recess;a dispensing assembly positioned within the dispenser recess for providing a flow of water; and a brewing body defining a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and the flow of water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage; and', 'electrical contacts positioned on the brew module to electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly., 'a brew module being removably mounted to the dispensing assembly, the brew module comprising2. The refrigerator appliance of claim 1 , comprising:an electrical docking port mounted within the dispenser recess, the electrical docking port being configured for engaging the electrical contacts when the brew module is installed onto the dispensing assembly.3. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the electrical contacts and the electrical docking port comprises a spring-loaded electrical contact member.4. The refrigerator appliance of claim 2 , wherein the brew module comprises:an internal control module powered by the refrigerator appliance through the electrical docking port and the electrical contacts.5. The refrigerator appliance of claim ...

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Номер записи: 58
17-02-2022 дата публикации

COMPACT WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION AND RETROFITTING METHOD

Номер: US20220048751A1
Автор: Boeltl Darryl M., Morris Donald E.
Принадлежит:

A compact water bottle filling station for mounting to a wall. The station includes a frame supported on the wall by a wall hanger bracket and a basin supported by the frame. The basin includes a receiptacle located between a front lip and a rear edge of the basin, which define a lateral distance therebetween. A cover surrounds the frame on at least three sides and includes a pair of opposed side panels and a front panel located there between. The front panel extends upwardly from the base of the compact bottle filling station and terminates at and underneath the basin. A backsplash extends upward from the basin, adjacent the rear edge, and has a nozzle provided therein to direct water toward the basin. 1. A compact water bottle filling station for mounting to a wall , the water bottle filling station comprising:a frame configured to be supported on the wall by a wall hanger bracket secured to the wall;a basin supported by the frame and having a recessed receptacle including a drain opening, the basin including an front edge and a rear edge and defining a lateral distance from the rear edge to the front edge;a cover surrounding at least three sides of the frame, the cover including a pair of opposed side panels and a front panel located between the side panels, the front panel extending upwardly from a base of the compact bottle filling station and terminating underneath the basin immediately adjacent thereto;a backsplash extending upward from adjacent the rear edge; anda nozzle provided in the backsplash and configured to direct water downward from the nozzle into the basin.2. The compact water bottle filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral distance is greater than 4 inches and less than 13 inches.3. The compact water bottle filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral distance is in the range of 11 to 12 inches.4. The compact water bottle filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral distance is at least 6.5 inches ...

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Номер записи: 59
17-02-2022 дата публикации

CONSUMABLE-LIQUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20220048754A1
Автор: Glucksman Dov, GROSSI Joseph, Miller Michael, ROJEE Andrew, SCHNACKE Ulrich Bernd
Принадлежит: IMCP, LLC

A refrigerated consumable-liquid dispenser. A consumable-liquid container is carried in a covered refrigerated housing that includes a heat exchanger for maintaining consumable-liquid at a predetermined temperature which may be pre-selected depending on the type of consumable-liquid being carried. A dispensing tube provides a conduit for the consumable-liquid. To dispense the consumable-liquid, a pressure differential is produced in response to the user command, whereby the pressure on the liquid in the container is greater than the pressure at a dispensing port. User command may be achieved without physical contact with the consumable-liquid dispenser, for sanitary and health related considerations. 1. A dispenser for dispensing the contents of a consumable-liquid product from a container with a spout from a dispensing outlet at the exterior of said dispenser wherein the user does not contact any surface of the dispenser while causing the consumable-liquid product to be dispensed from the dispensing outlet , said dispensing apparatus comprising-a covered refrigerated housing means for receiving the container and including means for constraining deformation of the container,a first sensor assembly for sensing the presence of the user's hand and optionally a second sensor assembly for detecting the presence of a vessel into which the consumable-liquid product is to be dispensed,a port means detachably connected to the container at the spout for forming first and second ports into the container through the spout,dispensing means for forming a closed path extending from the interior of the container through said first port to the dispensing outlet at the exterior of said housing, andpressure differential enabling means attached to said housing remotely from said port means and separated and isolated from said dispensing means for increasing the pressure acting on the consumable-liquid product in the container through said second port to a value above the pressure at ...

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Номер записи: 60
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Dispenser cartridge for the cooled storage and dispensing of liquid or semi-liquid foodstuffs and dispenser machine for the use of such a dispenser cartridge

Номер: US20190031482A1
Автор: Dan Barron
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A dispenser cartridge (10) which comprises a first and a second cartridge shell (11, 12). The two cartridge shells (11, 12) are connected via a hinge (14). The two cartridge shells delimit a receiving space (25) for tubular bags. Each cartridge shell has a cooling trough (30) which, apart from an inlet port (26) and ventilation openings (33), is closed to the receiving space (25) for the tubular bags by a thermally conductive plate (18). The receiving volume of the cooling trough (30) is kept as low as possible. The depth of the cooling trough (30) corresponds to a maximum of twice the thickness of the thermally conductive plate (18). The greater the volume of the receiving space (25) for corresponding tubular bags, the greater the thickness of the thermally conductive plate (18).

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Номер записи: 61
31-01-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE DISTRIBUTION STATION HAVING SENSOR COMMUNICATION LINES ROUTED WITH HOSES

Номер: US20190031496A1
Автор: Shock Ricky Dean
Принадлежит:

A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold connected with the pump, reels, flow passages connected to the manifold and running through the reels, hoses, connected the flow passages via the reels, valves situated between the manifold and the reels and operable to control fluid flow through the flow passages, fluid level sensors connected or connectable with the hoses, and a controller configured to operate the valves responsive to fluid level thresholds to control fluid flow to the hoses. 1. A distribution station comprising:a mobile trailer;a pump on the mobile trailer;a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump;a plurality of reels on the mobile trailer;a plurality of flow passages, each said flow passage being connected to the manifold and running through a respective one of the reels;a plurality of hoses, each said hose being connected with a respective one of the flow passages via a respective one of the reels;a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer, each said valve situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the reels and being operable to control fluid flow through a respective one of the flow passages;a plurality of fluid level sensors, each said fluid level sensor being connected or connectable with a respective different one of the hoses; anda controller configured to operate the valves responsive to fluid level thresholds to control fluid flow to the hoses.2. The distribution station as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine fluid levels based on signals from the fluid level sensors and determine whether one or more of the fluid levels are below one or more of the fluid level thresholds.3. The distribution station as recited in claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to open the valves for which the fluid levels are below the fluid level thresholds.4. The distribution station as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of sensor ...

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Номер записи: 62
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Portable Fuel Storage Device

Номер: US20190031498A1
Автор: Stumpf Thomas R.
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A portable storage device to contain fuel. The device is designed to be relatively light-weight to allow for movement around a fueling facility, and to be delivered to the fueling facility through the air. The device includes a number of separate tanks each configured to contain fuel. A suspension protects the tanks by absorbing external forces that could occur in the event the device is dropped during air delivery. 1. A storage device to store and dispense fuel , the storage device comprising:a frame with a floor;a cover that extends over the frame;an interior space formed within the frame and the cover, the interior space comprising a liquid-tight section;an access door that extends through the cover and provides access to the interior space;storage tanks each configured to contain the fuel and being positioned on the floor of the frame at the liquid-tight section of the interior space;hoses connected to the storage tanks to move the fuel from the storage tanks with one of the hoses configured to extend through the access door; anda processing circuit positioned in the interior space to control the movement of the fuel from the storage tanks.2. The storage device of claim 1 , further comprising wheels mounted to the frame.3. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein each of the storage tanks includes an equal storage capacity.4. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein one of the hoses extends between first and second ones of the storage tanks to move the fuel from the first storage tank to the second storage tank.5. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-tight section is positioned at the floor of the frame.6. The storage device of claim 5 , wherein the access door is spaced away from the liquid-tight section and the floor.7. The storage device of claim 1 , further comprising sensors positioned in each of the storage tanks to detect an amount of fuel within the storage tanks claim 1 , the processing circuit configured to receive signals from the sensors ...

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Номер записи: 63
30-01-2020 дата публикации

HOME WATER-BASED DRINK FORMULATING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031651A1
Автор: HARRIS Christopher Gail, REED KENNETH, Schneidewend Tedd, SLOMA Adam
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A drink formulating system includes a housing having a housing outlet, a receiving tank receiving water poured by a user, and a pump being configured for pumping water from the receiving tank. A first filter is in fluid communication with the pump for removing a first set of substances from the water. A second filter removes a second set of substances different from the first set of substances from the water obtained from the receiving tank. A second filter outlet is connected to an additive module having at least two additive cartridges, each cartridge supplying a designated composition of potable nutrients. A user-controlled interface allows for user selection of one of the designated nutrient compositions, which are then pumped into water from the chilling tank and distributed from the housing outlet. 1. A drink formulating system , comprising:a housing having a housing outlet;a receiving tank associated with said housing and being accessible to receive water poured by a user;a pump associated with said housing and being configured for pumping water from said receiving tank;a first filter associated with said housing and being in fluid communication with said pump, said first filter configured for removing a first set of substances from the water obtained from said receiving tank;a second filter associated with said housing and being in fluid communication with said first filter so that water treated by said first filter is passed to said second filter, said second filter is constructed and arranged for removing a second set of substances different from the first set of substances from the water obtained from said receiving tank;an outlet of said second filter being connected to an additive module having at least one additive cartridges, each said cartridge supplying a designated composition of potable nutrients; anda user-controlled interface connected to said additive module and configured for user selection of one of said designated compositions of nutrients, ...

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Номер записи: 64
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for rationalizing ingredients

Номер: US20200031652A1
Автор: Arthur G. Rudick
Принадлежит: Coca Cola Co

The present application provides a beverage dispensing system. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle, a first beverage component with a first ingredient in communication with the nozzle via a first pump, and a second beverage component with the first ingredient and a second ingredient in communication with the nozzle via a second pump. The first pump and the second pump may vary the flow rate of the first beverage component and the second beverage component to the nozzle to create different beverages

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Номер записи: 65
30-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHOOSING AND POURING BEVERAGES

Номер: US20200031656A1
Автор: Boyd John, Cuppari Scott, Gibson Keith, Itarsiwala Rahab, Mulcahey David, Mycroft Damien, Rudick Art
Принадлежит:

A beverage dispenser and method for operating a beverage dispenser may include receiving a handshake request from a mobile device of a user. A communications link may be established with the mobile device. Responsive to receiving control data associated with a beverage order from the mobile device, a physical function may be caused to be performed by the beverage dispenser. 1. A beverage dispenser , comprising:a non-transitory memory configured to store user control data; receive, via the communications network, a handshake request from the mobile device;', 'establish a communications link with the mobile device; and', 'responsive to receiving control data associated with a beverage order from the mobile device, cause a physical function to be performed by the dispenser., 'a processing unit in communication with said memory and I/O unit, and configured to, 'an input/output (I/O) unit configured to communicate over a communications network with a mobile device;'}2. The beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , further comprising a dispenser mechanism configured to dispense an ingredient into a vessel of a user claim 1 , and wherein said processing unit claim 1 , in causing a physical function claim 1 , includes causing the dispenser mechanism to dispense the ingredient into the vessel.3. The beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said processing unit claim 1 , in causing a physical function to be performed claim 1 , is configured to move a cursor being displayed on said electronic display.4. The beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said processing unit claim 1 , in causing a physical function to be performed claim 1 , is configured to display an image associated with the user.5. (canceled)6. The beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said processing unit claim 1 , in causing a physical function to be performed claim 1 , is configured to alter a user interface being displayed on said display.78-. (canceled)9. The beverage dispenser ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CIRCULATING STORED DRINKING WATER WITH VORTEX CIRCULATION

Номер: US20210032086A1
Автор: EDEN Shay, HORN Gilad, ZOHAR ZEEV
Принадлежит: Mayu Water Art Ltd.

A device for storing and circulating drinking water with vortex flow includes a base, a tank and an actuator housed in the base and configured to circulate the drinking water stored in the tank with vortex flow. The base includes an inlet port through which the drinking water is received and an outlet port through which the drinking water is dispensed. The tank is mounted on the base with a sealed engagement and is configured to store the drinking water. The tank has spherical or egg shape and includes an air inlet on an upper portion of the tank through which air can flow in and out of the tank. 1. A device for circulating stored drinking water with vortex flow comprising:a base including at least one port through which the drinking water is received and dispensed;a tank mounted on the base with a sealed engagement and configured to store the drinking water, wherein the tank is spherical or egg shaped and includes an air inlet on an upper portion of the tank through which air can flow in and out of the tank; andan actuator housed in the base and configured to circulate the drinking water stored in the tank with vortex flow.2. The device according to comprising a sensor configured to monitor a volume or a level of the drinking water in the tank or to monitor a change in the volume or a change in the level of the drinking water in the tank.3. The device according to claim 2 , comprising:a valve configured to control flow of the drinking water through the at least one port; anda controller configured to control the valve based on input from the sensor.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to maintain a pre-defined level of the drinking water in the tank based on controlling the valve.56-. (canceled)7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is an impeller.8. The device according to wherein the at least one port includes an inlet port and an outlet port and wherein the inlet port is above or at a level of the impeller ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Headset for hydration system

Номер: US20180035788A1
Автор: Eduard Albert JAEGER, Jacob Timm BOWLES, Robert Gregory STAHL
Принадлежит: Rainmaker Solutions Inc

A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

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Номер записи: 68
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus to chill dispensed beverages in refrigerators

Номер: US20160039652A1
Автор: Eric J. Dherde
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

Example methods and apparatus to chill beverages in refrigerators at a faster rate than existing solutions, which use a tank in a refrigerating compartment for chilling, are disclosed. An example refrigerator includes a freezing compartment, a refrigerating compartment, a dispenser, a first tank in the freezing compartment fluidly coupled to a supply, and a second tank in the refrigerating compartment fluidly coupled to the first tank and to the dispenser. The refrigerator may further include a temperature sensor associated with the first tank, and a controller configured to transfer a beverage in its liquid state from the first tank to the second tank when the temperature sensor indicates the temperature of the beverage in its liquid state in the first tank meets a criterion.

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Номер записи: 69
09-02-2017 дата публикации

SELECTIVE WATER TEMPERATURE COMPONENT FOR USE WITH WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Номер: US20170036902A1
Автор: Good Rick G., King Kevin G., Lautzenheiser Terry L., Lilley Matthew J., Miles Michael E., Millhouse Ryan, Shumate Jeffrey A., VanderKooi Karen J.
Принадлежит:

A water heating system is provided. The water heating system includes an inlet connectable to a supply of untreated water, supply and return lines connectable to a point-of-use water treatment system, and an output for dispensing a supply of treated and optionally heated water. An internal heating element is adapted to heat the treated water to one of a plurality of pre-selected temperature settings. Temperature control can be achieved by cycling the power applied to the heating element and/or controlling the flow rate of treated water through the heating element. The water heating system includes additional improvements in electrical compatibility, energy consumption, and remote failure detection. 1. A heating system for use with a water treatment system , comprising:a fluid flow path including an inlet in fluid communication with the water treatment system, the fluid flow path diverging into first and second channels;a heating element to heat water circulating through the first channel, the second channel bypassing the heating element; anda valve assembly to selectively divert the flow of water from the fluid treatment system to either of the first and second channels.2. The heating system of wherein the valve assembly includes a first valve for controlling the flow of water through the first channel and a second valve for controlling the flow of water through the second channel.3. The heating system of further including a temperature sensor to measure the water temperature in the first channel.4. The heating system of further including a controller coupled to the output of the temperature sensor claim 3 , the controller being adapted to control the power applied to the heating element.5. The heating system of further including a controller coupled to the output of the temperature sensor claim 3 , the controller being adapted to control the flow rate of water through the heating element.6. A method for providing a flow rate of purified fluid at a desired ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-02-2022 дата публикации

LIQUID PURIFIER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220055884A1
Автор: JANG Hoon, JEON Jewook, JI Jingyu, JUNG Soonki, Kim Minho, KIM Youngseok, YUN Jongwon
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Provided is a water purifier. The water purifier includes a water purifier body provided with a filter, purifying raw water supplied from the outside, and supplying purified water, a water discharge module of which at least a portion is coupled to protrude to the front of the water purifier body so that at least a portion thereof rotates or is elevated with respect to the water purifier body and which is provided with a water discharge nozzle, which supplies the purified water supplied from the water purifier body to a user, in a lower end thereof, a driving unit providing power providing power required for the rotation and elevation of the water discharge module, a detection unit installed in the water purifier body or the water discharge module to recognize a position and size of a container placed around the water purifier body, and a control unit receiving position information and size information of the container from the detection unit to control the driving unit so that the water discharge nozzle moves above the container. 1. A liquid purifier comprising:a liquid purifier body including a filter to purify a liquid;a liquid discharge module, at least a portion thereof protruding at a front of the liquid purifier body and being at least one of rotated, raised, or lowered with respect to the liquid purifier body, and the liquid discharge module including, at a lower end thereof, a liquid discharge nozzle which supplies the purified liquid;at least one driving motor that provides force to rotate, raise, and lower the liquid discharge module;a sensor installed in at least one of the liquid purifier body or the liquid discharge module to detect a position and a size of a container placed around the liquid purifier body; anda controller to operate, based on the position and the size of the container, the driving motor to at least one of rotate, raise, or lower the liquid discharge nozzle.2. The liquid purifier according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes at ...

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Номер записи: 71
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Chemical Mixture Dispensing Assembly

Номер: US20220055886A1
Автор: Jeffrey Russell, Jo Ann Franklin, John Russell
Принадлежит: Individual

A chemical mixture dispensing assembly for automatically filling a fluid containment with a predetermined ratio of chemicals and water includes a housing that is mountable on a support surface such that the housing is positioned proximate a fluid containment. The housing is fluid coupled to a water source, a first chemical source and a second chemical source. A mixing unit is positioned in the housing and the mixing unit mixes a predetermined volume of fluid from the first chemical source and the second chemical source with a predetermined volume of water from the water source to produce a fluid mixture. The mixing unit dispenses a predetermined volume of the fluid mixture from the mixture outlet to fill the fluid containment with the fluid mixture.

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Номер записи: 72
07-02-2019 дата публикации

FILTER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190039005A1
Автор: Krishna Pampana Vamsi, Madanagopal Sasikumar, Roy Anirban, S Sharath Chandra, Suthar Naresh
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A filter manifold includes a housing and a shuttle. The shuttle is disposed within the housing such that the shuttle is movable relative to the housing between a plug position and a flow position along an axial direction. The shuttle is also coupled to the housing such that the shuttle is non-rotatable relative to the housing about the axial direction. A spring is disposed within the housing. The spring is connected to the shuttle such that the tension spring urges the shuttle towards the plug position. The shuttle is positioned at the flow position of the shuttle when a filter cartridge is coupled to the filter manifold. 1. A filter manifold , comprising:a housing having an inlet passage and an outlet passage, the housing defining a slot between a pair of support walls of the housing;a shuttle disposed within the housing such that the shuttle is movable relative to the housing between a plug position and a flow position along an axial direction, the shuttle having an inlet passage and an outlet passage, the inlet passage of the shuttle contiguous with the inlet passage of the housing in the flow position of the shuttle, the outlet passage of the shuttle contiguous with the outlet passage of the housing in the flow position of the shuttle, the inlet passage of the shuttle non-contiguous with the inlet passage of the housing in the plug position of the shuttle, the outlet passage of the shuttle non-contiguous with the outlet passage of the housing in the plug position of the shuttle, the shuttle coupled to the housing such that the shuttle is non-rotatable relative to the housing about the axial direction; anda tension spring disposed within the housing, the tension spring connected to the shuttle such that the tension spring urges the shuttle towards the plug position,wherein, the shuttle is positioned at the flow position of the shuttle when a filter cartridge is coupled to the filter manifold, the slot of the housing sized for receiving a pair of lugs of the ...

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Номер записи: 73
07-02-2019 дата публикации

INSERTS AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSERS

Номер: US20190039873A1
Автор: Aravinda Sandesh, Aslam Arsalan, Zemko Christopher F., Zoellick Kurt
Принадлежит: Cornelius, Inc.

An insert for use with a beverage dispenser includes a diffuser having an upstream end configured to receive the first base fluid, a downstream end with an outlet configured to dispense the first base fluid, and a center bore extending between the upstream end and the downstream end along an axis. A stem is disposed in the center bore of the diffuser and has a first end configured to receive a second base fluid and an opposite second end with an outlet configured to dispense the second base fluid. The outlet of the diffuser is upstream from the outlet of the stem such that the first base fluid dispensed from the outlet of the diffuser mixes with an additive fluid before the second base fluid dispensed from the outlet of the stem mixes with the additive fluid. 1. An insert for use with a beverage dispenser having a base fluid module and an additive fluid manifold positioned around the base fluid module , the base fluid module having a chamber , a first conduit through which a first base fluid is conveyed into the chamber , and a second conduit through which a second base fluid is conveyed into the chamber , the additive fluid manifold having an inlet that receives an additive fluid and an outlet that dispenses the additive fluid , the insert comprising:a diffuser having a upstream end configured to be inserted into the chamber and to receive the first base fluid, a downstream end with an outlet configured to dispense the first base fluid, and a center bore extending between the upstream end and the downstream end along an axis; anda stem disposed in the center bore and having a first end configured to be coupled to the second conduit to thereby receive the second base fluid from the second conduit and an opposite second end with an outlet configured to dispense the second base fluid;wherein the outlet of the diffuser is upstream from the outlet of the stem such that the first base fluid dispensed from the outlet of the diffuser mixes with the additive fluid before ...

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Номер записи: 74
07-02-2019 дата публикации

System and Method for a Mixed-Use Dispensing Device with Sequential Toggle of Thermal Cubicles Based on a Recipe Flow Logic

Номер: US20190039874A1
Автор: Vicky Ware Bey
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention discloses a system and method for sequentially toggling a peristaltic pump disposed within a thermal cubicle for order-specific mixing of ingredients in a intermediary reservoir based on a recipe flow logic, the method comprising the steps of: receiving data input from a user via the user interface; based on the received input data, controlling at least one thermoelectric element disposed within an outer shell and inner conductive lining of at least one thermal cubicle to heat or cool said thermal cubicle; and based on the received input data, sequentially pumping a heated or cooled ingredient into the at least one tubular piping in fluid communication with any one of, or combination of, an intermediary reservoir for order-sensitive mixing of at least one other ingredient and, or directly to the pour outlet for dispensing.

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Номер записи: 75
06-02-2020 дата публикации

BEVERAGE MAKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200039807A1
Автор: CHONG Chungook, Kim Heeyeon, PARK Sunyoung
Принадлежит:

A beverage-making apparatus includes a container including a container body that includes heat-insulating material and has an opening that provides access to an interior of the container body. The container further includes: a container cover configured to open and close the opening of the container body, and at least three channels connected to the container and that are communicative with the interior of the container body. The at least three channels include at least one first channel and a second channel that are communicative with a beverage ingredient pack mounted in the interior of the container body, the beverage ingredient pack configured to hold first beverage-making ingredients. The container further includes a third channel that is communicative with a space formed in the interior of the container body between a wall of the container body and the beverage ingredient pack mounted in the interior the container body. 1. A fermentation apparatus comprising:a fermentation tank having an opening that provides access to an interior space of the fermentation tank;a flexible container configured to be inserted into the interior space through the opening of the fermentation tank;a pack body configured to be connected to the flexible container and mounted above the opening;a fermentation tank cover configured to cover the opening and the pack body;a lower sealing member configured to be mounted to at least one of the fermentation tank or the fermentation tank cover; anda main flow path installed in the fermentation tank cover and configured to supply fermenting material to the flexible container.2. The fermentation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fermentation tank comprises a seat part on which the pack body is mounted.3. The fermentation apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the seat part comprises:a sealing member supporting bump that protrudes from the fermentation tank; anda fermentation tank sealing member configured to be placed on the sealing member supporting ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-02-2017 дата публикации

VALVE DEVICE OF DIRECT WATERING TYPE DRINKING WATER DISPENSER

Номер: US20170043993A1
Автор: HAN Sang Kun, MYUNG Sung Hee
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a valve device of a direct watering type drinking water dispenser comprising: a body unit formed with a water inlet through which the water purified by a filter is introduced, a water outlet through which the purified water is discharged, and a flow path enabling the water inlet to be in communication with the water outlet; a closing unit provided at the inside of the body unit to open or close the flow path; a lever provided inside the body unit and having one end inserted into the inside of the body unit while being rotatably hinged to the body unit; and a magnet provided at the inside of the body unit which opens the flow path by having the closing unit move upwards and be attached thereto by magnetic force when moved downward by a predetermined depth due to being pushed by the rotation of the lever. 1. A valve device of a direct watering type drinking water dispenser comprising:a body unit formed with a water inlet through which the water purified by a filter is introduced, a water outlet through which the purified water is discharged, and a flow path enabling the water inlet to be in communication with the water outlet;a closing unit provided at the inside of the body unit to open or close the flow path;a lever provided inside the body unit and having one end inserted into the inside of the body unit while being rotatably hinged to the body unit; anda magnet provided at the inside of the body unit which opens the flow path by having the closing unit move upwards and be attached thereto by magnetic force when moved downward by a predetermined depth due to being pushed by the rotation of the lever.2. The valve device of the direct watering type drinking water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the body unit comprises:a lower body having one side at which the water inlet is formed and the other side at which the water outlet is formed and formed with the flow path enabling the water inlet and the water outlet to be in communication ...

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Номер записи: 77
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Multi-Tower Modular Dispensing System

Номер: US20180044158A1
Автор: Balstad Robert, Boggs Joseph, Jersey Steven T., Kali Eddie, Segiet William W., Siegel Tom
Принадлежит:

The disclosure concerns a system including a multi-tower modular dispensing system comprising at least a first dispensing head and a second dispensing head at a counter, a transfer unit located remotely from the counter, piping extending from the transfer unit to the counter, the transfer unit comprising a centralized ingredient system having a plurality of beverage ingredient sources, the centralized ingredient system configured to supply beverage ingredients to the piping for the dispensing of a first beverage at the counter, the piping comprising a main micro bundle, the main micro bundle comprising at least two separate beverage ingredient lines. 120-. (canceled)21. A multi-tower modular dispensing system comprising:a first dispensing tower comprising a first dispensing head;a second dispensing tower comprising a second dispensing head;a transfer unit located remotely from the first and second dispensing towers and comprising a plurality of beverage ingredient sources;a first doser unit corresponding to the first dispensing head, wherein the first doser unit is configured to receive a first beverage ingredient from the transfer unit and dose a predetermined amount of a first beverage ingredient to the first dispensing head;a second doser unit corresponding to the second dispensing head, wherein the second doser unit is configured to receive a second beverage ingredient from the transfer unit and dose a predetermined amount of the second beverage ingredient to the second dispensing head;a first tower micro bundle, wherein the first doser unit supplies an appropriate amount of each beverage ingredient through said first tower micro bundle; anda second tower micro bundle, wherein the second doser unit supplies an appropriate amount of each beverage ingredient through said second tower micro bundle, the second tower micro bundle comprising a plurality of separate lines, with each line corresponding to a particular beverage ingredient.22. The multi-tower modular ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-03-2022 дата публикации

BREAKAWAY ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220063984A1
Автор: Abeln Kate Marie, Clever Bryan William
Принадлежит: OPW Fueling Components, LLC

A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector releasably coupleable to the first connector. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are releasably coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are not coupled together. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a predetermined separation force is applied to the assembly. The assembly includes a closure valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors, wherein the closure valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration to allow fluid to flow therethrough, and to move to a closed position when the assembly moves to the second configuration to generally block the flow of fluid therethrough. The assembly includes an attraction member coupled to one of the first or second connectors, and a magnet unit coupled to the other one of the first or second connectors, wherein the attraction member and the magnet unit are magnetically attracted to each other when the assembly is in the first configuration to retain assembly in the first configuration. The magnet unit includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion that together define a channel therebetween, and the magnet unit further includes a plurality of magnets received in the channel.

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Номер записи: 79
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Breakaway assembly

Номер: US20220063985A1
Автор: Bryan William Clever, Kate Marie ABELN
Принадлежит: OPW Fueling Components LLC

A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector releasably coupleable to the first connector. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are releasably coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, wherein the fluid path includes an at least partially radially extending portion, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are not coupled together. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a predetermined separation force is applied to the assembly. The assembly further includes a closure valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors, wherein the closure valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration to allow fluid to flow therethrough, and to move to a closed position blocking the at least partially radially extending portion of the fluid path when the assembly moves to the second configuration to generally block the flow of fluid therethrough.

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Номер записи: 80
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Energy saving system for producing cooled and heated liquid

Номер: US20210052106A1
Автор: Lynton MCKAY
Принадлежит: Billi Australia Pty Ltd

A system for producing a cooled liquid and a heated liquid. Such a system may be embodied in the form of a unitary apparatus configured to dispense chilled water and near boiling water for human consumption. In one form, there is provided a system for heating and cooling a liquid, the system including: a liquid cooling unit having a heat output component, and a first liquid heater configured to hold and heat a liquid. The first liquid heater is configured to retain a first body of the liquid about the heat output component such that the liquid is heated, and furthermore that a temperature gradient is formed and maintained within the first body of the liquid.

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Номер записи: 81
14-02-2019 дата публикации

MOBILE BEER-DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190047839A1
Автор: Giarratano Cecil E., Kelly Jason M.
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems of a mobile beer-dispensing system are provided. The system includes a mobile cart, a beer storage tank or container mounted to the mobile cart, a pressurization system configured to selectively force beer from the storage tank, a beer-dispensing tap, a fluid transport line configured to convey the beer from the storage tank to the tap, and an integrated cooling system that keeps the storage tank and the fluid transport lines cool. 1. A mobile beer-dispensing system , comprising:a cart having a frame supported by two or more wheels;a fluid storage tank mechanically attached to the cart;a fluid dispensing tap connected to a portion of the cart;a fluid distribution line having a first end fluidly interconnected with the fluid storage tank and a second end fluidly interconnected with the fluid dispensing tap; and a cooling unit including a refrigeration unit, a refrigerant, and a refrigerant pump; and', 'at least one cooling line interconnected with the cooling unit and configured to direct the refrigerant along a coolant loop from the cooling unit to the fluid distribution line and/or the fluid storage tank and back to the cooling unit., 'a cooling system comprising2. The mobile beer-dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid storage tank is configured to contain a bladder having a fluid.3. The mobile beer-dispensing system of claim 2 , further comprising: a compressor;', 'a compressed-gas storage tank fluidly connected to the compressor;', 'a solenoid valve fluidly connected to compressed-gas storage tank; and', 'a pressure regulation system fluidly connected to the solenoid valve;, 'a tank pressurization system, comprisingwherein the tank pressurization system is configured to selectively provide pressure to the fluid storage tank and compress the bladder having the fluid.4. The mobile beer-dispensing system of claim 3 , wherein the coolant loop directs the refrigerant along a continuous cooling line in a direction from the cooling unit to ...

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Номер записи: 82
22-02-2018 дата публикации

MIXED BEVERAGE UNIT

Номер: US20180049582A1
Автор: Rehfuss Evgeni
Принадлежит: BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

The invention relates to a beverage unit for producing a beverage. The beverage unit comprises a first provisioning module for providing a first liquid and a second provisioning module for providing a second liquid that contains alcohol. The beverage unit further comprises a taste module for providing additives, wherein the taste module is configured to receive a first capsule, which contains the additives for a portion of a first beverage. Furthermore, the beverage unit comprises a control module configured to determine parameters for producing the first beverage, wherein the parameters indicate a first amount of the first liquid and a second amount of the second liquid. The control module is further configured to bring about that the first amount of the first liquid is provided by the first provisioning module, and to bring about that the second amount of the second liquid is provided by the second provisioning module. Furthermore, the control module is configured to bring about that the first amount of the first liquid and the second amount of the second liquid are mixed with the additives from the first capsule in order to produce the portion of the first beverage. 1. A beverage unit for producing a beverage , wherein the beverage unit comprises:first provision module for providing a first liquid;a second provision module for providing a second liquid; the second liquid containing alcohol;a taste module for providing additives wherein the taste module is designed to hold a first capsule, which contains additives for a portion of a first beverage;a control module, which is designed,to determine parameters for producing the first beverage, wherein the parameters indicate a first quantity of first liquid and a second quantity of second liquid;to prompt the first provision module to provide the first quantity of first liquid:to prompt the second provision module to provide the second quantity of second liquid; andto prompt the mixing of the first quantity of first ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Dispense control system for a refrigerator appliance

Номер: US20210053812A1
Автор: Andrew Reinhard Krause, Gregory Sergeevich Chernov
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A dispense control system for filling a container using a dispensing assembly of a refrigerator appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The dispense control system includes an emitter for generating a beam of energy and a scanning assembly for selectively directing the beam of energy along a scan path comprising a plurality of scan positions. A receiver detects the beam of energy reflected by the container or the liquid at each of the plurality of scan positions and a controller determines a height of the container or the liquid at each of the plurality of scan positions along the scan path based at least in part on a travel time of the beam of energy between the emitter and the receiver.

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Номер записи: 84
23-02-2017 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSER WITH SANITIZING CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20170049918A1
Автор: Spear Gregory N., Wang Chun-Yen
Принадлежит:

Liquid dispensing systems which automatically sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system, by periodically flushing the system with a sufficiently heated, liquid and/or gas. 1. A method for automatically sanitizing a liquid dispensing system having waterways providing paths for the liquid to flow to a dispenser , comprising the steps of:providing cold and hot liquid storage tanks;providing a first liquid pathway allowing chilled liquid to flow between the cold tank and the dispenser, and a second liquid pathway allowing heated liquid to flow between the hot tank and the dispenser;providing one or more dispensing valves permitting hot and cold liquid to be selectively dispensed through the dispenser; andsanitizing the waterways within the system, including the first and second liquid pathways, an interior surface of the cold and hot tanks, and an interior surface of the dispenser, when the one or more dispensing valves are closed, and no dispensing is occurring, by automatically introducing an ozone-containing, sanitizing liquid or gas to the waterways during a period when no dispensing occurs, wherein the step of introducing the ozone-containing, sanitizing liquid or gas occurs when a user manually places the liquid dispensing system into a sanitizing mode, thereby closing the one or more dispensing valves and contemporaneously locking out dispensing from occurring during the sanitization process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of introducing the ozone-containing claim 1 , sanitizing liquid or gas is accomplished by providing a liquid or gas originating from a source outside of the system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid dispensing system comprises either a pump-fed or a gravity-fed liquid dispensing system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of introducing the ozone-containing claim 1 , sanitizing liquid or gas is accomplished by obtaining the liquid or gas from a source within the system.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 85
23-02-2017 дата публикации

FLUID DISPENSER CHASSIS AND AGITATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170050156A1
Автор: Harvey David J., Quartarone Daniel S., Ziesel Lawrence Blair
Принадлежит: The Coca-Cola Company

Agitating a plurality of fluid packages in a tower. The housing tower may include a stationary tower as well as an agitation device. The agitation device may include an agitation chassis assembly and an agitation rack tower. The plurality of fluid packages may be received at the agitation rack tower. Once received, the plurality of fluid packages may be connected to a pump assembly, wherein the pump assembly is located at the agitation chassis assembly. In addition, the agitation rack tower may be agitated relative to the agitation chassis assembly about a pivot point located on the agitation rack tower. 1. A housing tower , comprising:a chassis assembly configured to house a rack tower and a pump assembly, wherein the rack tower is configured to receive a plurality of fluid packages, wherein the pump assembly is adapted to fluidly connect with the plurality of fluid packages upon receipt into the rack tower; andan agitation assembly configured to agitate the rack tower relative to the chassis assembly;wherein the chassis assembly remains stationary as the agitation assembly agitates the rack tower.2. The housing tower of claim 1 , wherein the chassis assembly comprises at least one of a control board claim 1 , power and data connection to the pump assembly claim 1 , and a pump electrical connection claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , as the agitation assembly agitates claim 1 , the at least one of the control board claim 1 , the power and data connection to the pump assembly claim 1 , and the pump electrical connection remain stationary.3. The housing tower of claim 2 , wherein the rack tower comprises a radio frequency identification antenna claim 2 , wherein the control board is coupled to the chassis assembly on a first side panel and the radio frequency identification antenna is located on a second side panel of the chassis assembly opposite to the first side panel.4. The housing tower of claim 1 , wherein the rack tower comprises slots to receive the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 86
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Gravity nozzle

Номер: US20180050841A1
Автор: Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Tim Nugent
Принадлежит: Purple Services Inc

The present disclosure is directed to various embodiments of threaded container valves and gravity nozzles. The gravity nozzle includes a threaded container valve and a delivery tube. The threaded container valve includes a valve section having a first inlet and a second inlet, and an engagement section coupled to the valve section. The delivery tube includes a fluid tube and a vapor tube. The fluid tube has a first end, configured to engage with the first inlet of the valve section. The vapor tube has a first end, configured to engage with the second inlet of the valve section. The fluid tube and the vapor tube each have a second end, configured to engage with a delivery inlet.

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Номер записи: 87
23-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

Номер: US20170050838A1
Автор: Davis Kenneth A.
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator. 122-. (canceled)24. The water dispenser of claim 23 , further comprising a pump that is in fluid communication with the ozone generator so that the pump can transmit air and/or ozone from the generator to the diffuser.25. The water dispenser of claim 24 , wherein the controller includes an input for the pump which allows programming for the operation of the pump regarding the timing and duration of air to be sent to the diffuser from the pump.26. The water dispenser of claim 25 , wherein the controller is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time before ozone is generated.27. The water dispenser of claim 25 , wherein the controller is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time before ozone is sent through the diffuser and a set period of time after ozone is generated.28. The water dispenser of claim 25 , wherein the controller is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time after ozone is generated.29. The water dispenser of claim 23 , wherein the at least one water detection probe includes a low level water detection probe and at least a second water detection probe that is a high level water detection probe claim 23 , each of these water detection probes being operably connected to the controller claim 23 , the water detection probes extending downwardly through the separating wall into the reservoir to detect a water level within the reservoir.30. The water dispenser of claim 23 , wherein the controller is supported by a printed circuit board claim 23 , which printed circuit board is located in the interior.31. The water dispenser of claim 24 , ...

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Номер записи: 88
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator with automatic liquid dispenser

Номер: US20180050898A1
Автор: Cornel Comsa, Jorge Carlos Montalvo Sanchez, Nilton Bertolini, Thomas R. Thompson, Travis McMahan
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a fresh food compartment and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet and including an interior surface in communication with the fresh food compartment when the door is closed. A shelf unit is disposed adjacent the interior surface of the door, and a container is supported by the shelf unit. A fill mechanism is positioned vertically above the container and the container is configured to receive liquid from the fill mechanism. A sensor is configured to sense a property of the container or liquid received in the container. A control is in communication with the sensor and regulates a dispensing of liquid into the container based upon the sensed property. The sensor utilizes a capacitive sensor located adjacent to the container.

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Номер записи: 89
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Remote beverage selection with a beverage dispenser

Номер: US20220073335A1
Автор: Akhil KARIBANDI, Arthur G. Rudick, Azam Khan, Damian James Reec Mycroft, David Mulcahey, John Boyd, Keith A. GIBSON, Mira UCHIL, Rabab Saqib KARORI, Scott Cuppari
Принадлежит: Coca Cola Co

A beverage dispenser maintains a profile queue with profile data of “close” consumer mobile computing devices. Each profile in the profile queue maintains one or more beverages previously selected by a consumer, such as favorite beverage(s), mixed or blended beverages, and/or past or future beverage order(s). Each profile in the profile queue is additionally associated with a profile identifier, such as a name, screen name, social media picture, avatar, alphanumeric identifier, other such text or graphics recognizable by a consumer to be associated with their corresponding profile. Upon navigation to an appropriate screen on the beverage dispenser, a display on the beverage dispenser shows the profile identifiers or one or more of the previously selected beverages in the profiles of “close” consumer mobile computing devices. In this way, a consumer is able to quickly access their previously selected beverages without actively manipulating their mobile device.

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Номер записи: 90
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Cooling water stirrer and water purifier having the same

Номер: US20180056217A1
Автор: Jongwoo PARK, Sangjoon LEE, Seonwoong HWANG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A stirrer includes a stirring shaft; a plurality of mixing wings extending from the lower end of the stirring shaft and spaced from each other around the stirring shaft; and a conical hub connecting the lower ends of the mixing wings.

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Номер записи: 91
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Beverage dispensing apparatus with sensor assembly for sensing dispensing of beverage

Номер: US20160060090A1
Автор: Richard A. Martindale, Thomas R. Hecht
Принадлежит: Automatic Bar Controls Inc

A beverage dispensing apparatus for dispensing one or more beverage components where the beverage dispensing apparatus has a body and at least one button protruding out through the body, the at least one button adapted to dispense a beverage from the beverage dispensing apparatus. The beverage dispensing apparatus also has at least one sensing element attached to the at least one button and at least one sensor attached to the body and aligned with at least one sensing element such that when the at least one button is depressed into the body to dispense a beverage, the at least one sensor interacts with the at least one sensing element to sense that the at least one button is depressed.

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Номер записи: 92
01-03-2018 дата публикации

LOW-PRESSURE CARBONATION FOR CARBONATED SOFT DRINK EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20180057343A1
Автор: BHUTANI Gurmeet Singh, Gulati Amandeep Singh, Kamble Rahul Sadashiv
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A carbonated drink dispensing system includes a carbonation tank, a COcylinder configured to deliver COto the carbonation tank at a pressure of between 50 psi and 60 psi, a low-pressure pump configured to pump water into the carbonation tank, and a level sensor configured to determine when the water in the carbonation tank has reached a pre-determined level. The low-pressure pump is configured to stop pumping water when the level sensor determines that the water in the carbonation tank has reached the pre-determined level. The low-pressure pump starts pumping water again after a time delay. 1. A carbonated drink dispensing system , comprising:a carbonation tank;{'sub': 2', '2, 'a COcylinder configured to deliver COto the carbonation tank at a pressure of between 50 PSI and 60 PSI;'}a low-pressure pump configured to pump water into the carbonation tank; anda level sensor configured to determine when the water in the carbonation tank has reached a pre-determined level,wherein the low-pressure pump is configured to stop pumping water when the level sensor determines that the water in the carbonation tank has reached the pre-determined level, andwherein the low-pressure pump starts pumping water after a time delay.2. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure pump comprises a diaphragm pump.3. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure pump comprises a positive displacement pump.4. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure pump comprises a self-priming pump.5. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure pump operates at a pressure of between 60 PSI and 120 PSI.6. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein a highest pressure in the carbonated drink dispensing system is 125 PSI.7. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller.8. The carbonated drink dispensing system of claim 7 , ...

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Номер записи: 93
01-03-2018 дата публикации

WATER DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20180057344A1
Автор: KIM Euisung, PARK Sunyoung, Shin Sungyong
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A water dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing hole through which hot water is dispensed, a heating passage unit communicating with the dispensing hole; a heating unit for heating water flowing through the heating passage unit, an input unit for inputting a hot water dispensing command for dispensing the hot water through the dispensing hole, a hot water valve for adjusting a flow of the hot water heated in the heating passage unit, and a controller for controlling the heating unit. 1. A water dispensing apparatus comprising:a dispensing part through which hot water is dispensed;a heating passage unit configured to communicate with the dispensing part;a heating unit configured to heat water flowing through the heating passage unit;an input unit configured to input a hot water dispensing command for dispensing the hot water through the dispensing part;a hot water valve configured to adjust a flow of the hot water heated in the heating passage unit; anda controller configured to control the heating unit,wherein, when the hot water dispensing command is inputted through the input unit, the controller determines whether a preheating process in the heating passage unit is necessary,when it is determined that the preheating process is necessary, the controller operates the heating unit for a preheating time in a state where the hot water valve is closed, andwhen it is determined that the preheating process is unnecessary, the controller operates the hot water valve to be opened and operates the heating unit,wherein the controller turns the hot water valve on to discharge hot water through the dispensing part after the preheating process is ended, and controls a flow rate so that a discharged water flow rate increases until the discharged water flow rate reaches a target flow rate from an initial flow rate.2. The water dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the water within the heating passage ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-02-2019 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190056173A1
Автор: Sinko Michael
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A cooling system for a beverage dispensing system includes a cooling jacket for placement around a beverage container, such as a keg. The cooling jacket includes a main body having a top edge, an opposite bottom edge, an inner surface and an opposing outer surface. The main body is configured for placement around a side of the container. The main body has a first interior space for receiving the container, wherein the main body is formed of a first insulation material. The cooling jacket also includes an openable and closeable upper body that is for placement above and over a top of the container. The upper body is coupled to the main body such that is lies thereabove. The upper body is formed of a second insulation material. The upper body has a means for closing the upper body for completely enclosing the container within the cooling jacket. 1. A cooling jacket for a container holding a beverage comprising:a main body having a top edge, an opposite bottom edge, an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, the main body being configured for placement around a side of the container, the main body having a first interior space for receiving the container, wherein the main body is formed of a first insulation material; andan openable and closeable upper body that is for placement above and over a top of the container, the upper body being coupled to the main body such that is lies thereabove, the upper body being formed of a second insulation material, the upper body having a means for closing the upper body for enclosing a top of the container that is located within the cooling jacket.2. The cooling jacket of claim 1 , wherein the main body is formed of a foam panel structure and the upper body is formed of loose insulation material.3. The cooling jacket of claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises an elastomeric foam insulation and the upper body comprises polyester fiberfill insulation material.4. The cooling jacket of claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a ...

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Номер записи: 95
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Water discharge device and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20210061638A1
Автор: Heesang Yoon, Jongho Park
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A water discharge device includes a case, a microphone, a voice recognition module, a speaker, a first elevation cover connected to the case, a second elevation cover configured to move upward and insert into an inside of the first elevation cover, an elevation motor connected to the second elevation cover, a water discharge nozzle disposed at a lower end of the second elevation cover, a water discharge valve configured to regulate water flow toward the water discharge nozzle, a flow sensor configured to sense a flow rate of the water flow, a sensor disposed at the second elevation cover and configured to, based on the second elevation cover moving downward, sense whether the sensor contacts a container disposed below the second elevation cover, and a controller configured to control operation of the elevation motor and the water discharge valve.

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Номер записи: 96
20-02-2020 дата публикации

A method and system for dispensing carbonated beverages at increased speed

Номер: US20200055722A1
Автор: Ciaran O'morain, Justin Lawler, Ultan O'MORAIN
Принадлежит: QUALFLOW SYSTEMS Ltd

A system for dispensing beverages into a receptacle controls both the dispense flow rate of a carbonated beverage and also uses bottom filling of the receptacle to limit entrainment and bubble formation during the dispense process. More particularly, the present application provides for using two separate flow paths for dispensing beverage with a first path employed initially for a low flow rate and a second path employed thereafter to fill the receptacle.

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Номер записи: 97
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Refrigerator

Номер: US20180058749A1
Автор: Ji Hyeoung Lee, Young Seok Lee
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A refrigerator capable of supplying water without opening a door and deteriorating the aesthetic quality of the refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main body in which a food storage space is formed, a door to open or close one side of the main body and a water dispensing member having an outlet. The water dispensing member is provided so as to be movable in the forward and backward directions and located at a first position at which the water dispensing member is accommodated in the door or at a second position at which the water dispensing member protrudes forward from the door.

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Номер записи: 98
28-02-2019 дата публикации

DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REUSABLE URN OR VESSEL

Номер: US20190062141A1
Автор: Pfromm Carsten, Smith Mark A.
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The present invention provides a container assembly for use with a reusable urn or vessel. The assembly includes a (1) flexible pouch, (2) a fitment connected to the pouch and having a flexible flange and a first fluid passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber, (3) a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the fitment and a second end having a member for connecting to a tubing and a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway; and (4) wherein the flexible flange is capable of bending to conform to an interior wall of the urn or vessel to place the second fluid passageway in alignment with an axis of a through hole in the urn or vessel. 18-. (Canceled)9. A faucet apparatus , comprising:a faucet fitment configured for coupling a faucet to an urn or vessel;a dispensing tube extending from the fitment away from the urn or vessel, wherein the dispensing tube includes a lumen that is shaped and dimensioned for extending a tubing through its entire length without kinking the tubing, and wherein a first cross section of the dispensing tube defines a first portion of the lumen, the first portion of the lumen having a shape defined in part by flattened sidewalls and a rounded end.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising:a distal end of the dispensing tube distal from the faucet fitment, the distal end of the dispensing tube including asymmetric sidewall thickness.11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the dispensing tube has an arcuate shape along its entire length from the fitment to the distal end.12. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein a second cross section of the dispensing tube distal from the faucet fitment includes a first wall thickness of the dispensing tube and a second wall thickness of the dispensing tube that is different from the first wall thickness.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the second cross section of the dispensing tube has a diameter of about 0.650 inches claim 12 , the ...

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Номер записи: 99
08-03-2018 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR MAKING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID PRODUCTS

Номер: US20180064135A1
Автор: COCCHI Andrea, LAZZARINI Roberto
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A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid products, including: a processing container for processing a basic liquid or semi-liquid product, defining a processing chamber and provided with a stirrer rotating inside the processing chamber; a thermal treatment system associated with the processing container for heating and/or cooling the processing chamber; a dispensing device which is associated with the processing container to receive therefrom the processed, basic liquid or semi-liquid product, and which is equipped with controls for delivering the processed, basic liquid or semi-liquid product to the outside of the processing container; an electronic control unit for controlling at least one actuator of the machine, a plurality of syrup containers, at least one heating and/or cooling device connectable to one or more of the syrup containers and/or connecting pipes and/or pumps in order to thermally treat the syrups. 1. Machine for making liquid or semi-liquid products , comprising a production unit equipped with:a processing container for processing a basic liquid or semi-liquid product, defining a processing chamber and provided with a stirrer rotating inside the processing chamber;a thermal treatment system associated with the processing container for heating and/or cooling the processing chamber;a dispensing device which is associated with the processing container to receive therefrom the processed, basic liquid or semi-liquid product, and which is equipped with controls for delivering the processed, basic liquid or semi-liquid product to the outside of the processing container;an electronic control unit for controlling at least one actuator of the machine, the machine being wherein it further comprises a syrup feeding device which in turn comprises:at least one syrup container,at least one syrup feed pump connected by at least one respective pipe to the at least one syrup container and to the dispensing device to transfer syrup from the at least one syrup ...

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Номер записи: 100