ХОЛОДИЛЬНЫЙ АППАРАТ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ВЫДАЧИ ВОДЫ ИЛИ ЛЬДА

Холодильный аппарат с корпусом и с размещенным в нише на внешней стороне корпуса устройством выдачи сыпучего или жидкого охлажденного продукта, причем ниша выполнена освещаемой, по меньшей мере, одним светодиодом. Светодиод расположен в выемке, образованной на потолке ниши рядом с отверстием выдачи охлажденного продукта. Изобретение обеспечивает надежность работы и экономичность при изготовлении. 6 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

РАЗЛИВНОЙ АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ НАПИТКА

Изобретение представляет собой разливной автомат для питьевой воды. Автомат обеспечивает подачу напитка из контейнера для напитка через систему труб, при этом предусмотрено устройство, предназначенное для тепловой стерилизации системы труб и соединительной части контейнера для напитка, соединенного с системой труб и крана. Разливной автомат обеспечивает подачу напитка из контейнера для напитка через систему труб и кран, при этом предусмотрено устройство, предназначенное для тепловой стерилизации системы труб и крана. Между контейнером для напитка и резервуаром для горячего напитка расположено поглощающее средство для восприятия повышения уровня воды, вызванное объемным расширением горячего напитка в резервуаре для горячего напитка. Таким образом, обеспечивается стерилизация системы в разливном автомате, при которой не требуется дополнительного ввода горячей воды. 9 н. и 33 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил., 2 табл.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ ДРОЖЖЕВОЙ СУСПЕНЗИИ

... 1. Устройство для дозирования стабильной пекарной дрожжевой суспензии (21) в пекарне, содержащее - предмет обстановки, снабженный охлаждаемым отделением (10), имеющим регулируемую внутреннюю температуру от -2 до 12°С, предпочтительно от 0 до 5°С; - сменный переносной резервуар (20), расположенный в охлаждаемом отделении (10) и содержащий стабильную дрожжевую суспензию (21), причем указанный резервуар (20) имеет общий внутренний объем от 1 до 100 л, предпочтительно от 3 до 100 л, более предпочтительно от 5 до 50 л, и даже более предпочтительно от 10 до 25 л, и выходное отверстие (24) для дрожжевой суспензии; - выходной канал (26) для дозирования дрожжевой суспензии, причем указанный канал (26) соединяет выходное отверстие (24) сменного переносного резервуара (20) с выпускным отверстием (27) на наружной стороне охлаждаемого отделения (10), и - механизм 30 открывания/закрывания для выходного канала (26), обеспечивающий открывание выходного канала (26) для выдачи дрожжевой суспензии и закрывание ...

УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ ЖИДКОСТИ ИЗ БУТЫЛКИ

... 1. Поточный узел для устройства для выдачи жидкости из бутылки, при этом поточный узел включает емкость для жидкости, приспособление для присоединения к бутылке для разъемного герметичного соединения с горлышком, выполненным на перевернутой бутылке, первый проход для направления жидкости из приспособления для присоединения к емкости, второй проход для направления жидкости из емкости к выпускному отверстию и третий проход для направления атмосферного воздуха внутрь бутылки через приспособление для присоединения к бутылке, без прохождения через емкость, отличающийся тем, что приспособление для присоединения к бутылке включено в трубопровод, установленный на емкость и обеспечивающий первый, второй и третий проходы. 2. Поточный узел по п.1, в котором трубопровод включает распределительный клапан для регулирования потока жидкости через второй проход. 3. Поточный узел по п.2, в котором распределительный клапан предназначен для сообщения с элементом привода клапана, который прикреплен к устройству ...

Vorrichtung zum Temperieren oder temperiert Halten von Wein- oder anderen mit Zapfventil versehenen Getränkeschläuchen

EISAUSGABEGERÄT MIT EISDURCHFLUSSREGLER

Trinkwasserspender

Ausschankvorrichtung fuer Flaschen

Getränkebeutel mit einer beweglichen Tasche für einen Dispenser

Vorrichtung zum Abgeben von Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere Getränken

Getränkespender mit einem Kühlsystem

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Getränkespender umfassend Getränketank (1), einen Getränkeauslass (3a), einen Vorratstank (4) und einen Sammeltank (2) für Kühlflüssigkeit und eine Kältemaschine (6, 7) mit einem Kältepol (8) und einem Wärmepol (9), wobei der Kältepol (8) zwischen dem Getränketank (1) und dem Getränkeauslass (3a) angeordnet ist, so dass er einer im Betrieb vom Getränketank (1) zu dem Getränkeauslass (3a) fließenden Trinkflüssigkeit Wärmeenergie entzieht, der Wärmepol (9) zwischen dem Vorratstank (4) und dem Sammeltank (2) angeordnet ist, so dass er im Betrieb an eine vom Vorratstank (4) zu dem Sammeltank (2) fließenden Kühlflüssigkeit Wärmeenergie abgibt, und die so erwärmte Kühlflüssigkeit in dem Sammeltank (2) gesammelt wird.

Dispenser for refrigerator

Bottled water dispenser made from material which releases silver ions

Bottled water or other liquid is supplied via a bottle connector 5 for releasable sealing engagement with a neck formed on the bottle, and a transfer tube 6 to a reservoir 7 wherein the water may be cooled. The bottle connector 5, the transfer tube 6 and the reservoir 7 are all moulded of a plastics material containing silver bound in a ceramic ion exchange resin so that the silver ions (Ag+) are slowly released to prevent microbial growth on the surface of the components. The bottle connector may include a feed tube (21 fig 2) or a dip tube which also releases silver ions. Furthermore, the transfer tube 6 may be connected to the reservoir 7 via a reservoir connector (29 fig 2) which may incorporate a draw tube (31 fig 2) and one or more outlet tubes (14, 36 fig 2) e.g. leading to a discharge outlet, all of which release silver ions.

A cooler for use with bag in box liquid containers

A cooling apparatus comprises a horizontal support surface 21 for supporting a bag in box liquid container 1 and a cooling probe 23 for insertion into the container 1 between the bag 15 and the box 10. The cooling probe 23 may be cooled by a refrigerant cooling system or a thermoelectric cooling system and may be inserted into at least one opening 18 adjacent a bottom wall 12 of the container 1. Probe 23 may be a flat plate (fig 3) may be with a bifurcated leading end (fig 4), may be a single cooling element bent into a serpentine manner (fig 5), or a plate divided into a group of two or more separate probes (figs 6 and 7). Opening 18 may be a single slot (fig 8), a row of separate openings to receive a group of separate probes (figs 9 and 10), or perforations defining openings which are burst though (fig 11) by the leading end of the probe 23 and may be of H or U configuration (figs 12 and 13). The leading end of the probe 23 may be smoothly curved with a chamfered edge (24, fig 15) to ...

Reservoirs for bottled liquid dispensers

Improved Apparatus for Delivering Measured Volumes of Hot or Cold Beverages.

... 16,146. Baron, C. July 6. Fixed - chamber apparatus with open chambers; varying quantity measured. - In an apparatus for delivering measured volumes of heated or cooled beverages, the liquid from a reservoir 10 passes to a measuring-device 12 whence it flows through a coil 3 in a heating or cooling device to an outlet 4, which is always open. The measuring-device is a vessel provided with a three-way cock 13 which controls the inlet and outlet from the vessel. The liquid after filling the vessel rises in a pipe 18 which serves as a gauge to the reservoir. The end 15 of the pipe 18 is adjustable so that the volume measured may be varied.

Improvements in sealing gasket for beverage dispensers

... 932,176. Joint-making packing. W. H. JACOBS. March 14, 1961 [Sept. 23, 1960], No. 9355/61. Class 122 (3). A sealing gasket comprises a generally tubular body 20, Fig. 3, from which bendable flanges 21, 22 extend in their unstressed condition radially and respectively inwardly and outwardly and are adapted to sealingly engage respectively the refrigerating element 11 and the storage tank 13a of a beverage dispenser, Fig. 5, so that the flange 21 lies substantially coplanar with the body 20 and the flange 22 surrounds and lies substantially parallel to it. The gasket may be of soft rubber. The body 20 has a thickened portion 20a and circumferential fins 23. The flange 21 has a bead 24 around its inner rim and the flange 22 is formed with an upwardly-projecting rim 25. For installing the gasket the latter is pushed over the element 11 and flange 21 is bent upwards whilst the body 20 is stretched, causing the flange 22 to bend downwards. The tank 13a is then lowered over the element 11 and ...

Bag cooler employing a multi-spike adapter and converter

Bag cooler employing a multi-spike adapter and converter

ENTLEERVORRICHTUNG FÜR ABGEFÜLLTES WASSER

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PROGRAMMABLE WATER PURIFICATION IN A WASSERKÜHLER

BEVERAGE DELIVERY DEVICE AND - PROCEDURES FOR THE COOLED DELIVERY OF A BEVERAGE

COOLING AND DELIVERING PRODUCTS

WATER DONOR

FORCE OF GRAVITY TAPPING MECHANISM FOR BEVERAGES WITH COOLING DEVICE

COOLING SYSTEM

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

ЕNТLЕЕRVОRRIСНТUNG FÜR АВGЕFÜLLТЕS WАSSЕR

Cold water generating apparatus and water purifier having the same

A cold water generating apparatus according to the present invention includes a tank having an inlet port and an outlet port, a cooling module coupled to the tank to cool purified water introduced into the tank through the inlet port, and 5 an internal passage unit formed inside the tank to guide the purified water from the inlet port to the outlet port, wherein a part of the purified water is phase-changed into ice within the tank by the cooling module, and another part of the purified water flows along the internal passage unit to be brought into contact with the ice so as to be discharged through the outlet port. 122a 123 121 122 113 130111 ...

Ice dispenser with an ice flow regulator

Jigger with handle for providing frosting effect

Non-pressurised water heating & dispensing system

Bottled water discharging apparatus

Cold water delivery system

A cold water delivery system is described that can consistently provide cold water at a desired temperature over repetitive and large draws from the outlet of the system. The cold water system can provide multiple pathways for the water to travel from a source, or inlet, to the outlet. A cooling system can be provided that cools a plurality of reservoirs of water. The reservoirs can maintain cold water at different temperatures. A control system controls the cooling system to maintain the temperature of the water in the reservoirs. The control system can also control one or more mixing valves to determine the volume of water from each of the reservoirs and the water inlet that reaches the outlet.

Apparatus for dispensing refrigerated products

The apparatus for dispensing refrigerated products comprises at least one containment tank (2) mounted above a base body (6) and suitable to contain the product to be dispensed. Inside said tank (2) a mixing device suitable to perform the continuous circulation of the product inside the said tank (2) and a cooling device for cooling said product are arranged. A dispensing device (3) for the product, placed at the front zone of the containment tank (2) is provided with a tap (4) which can be operated by means of an external lever member (5). The base body (6) carries frontally applied a ventilation member (10) suitable to produce a hot airflow which comes out from lower openings (13).

Method and apparatus for cooling beverage liquid with ice bank

A beverage making machine (1) may be arranged to cool a precursor liquid in a tank using a cooling liquid in a cooling container disposed around the tank. The cooling liquid may be freezable to form ice, e.g., to provide the system with improved cooling capacity and/or speed. A plurality of fins (63,73) may extend between the tank (6) and the cooling container (71), with each of the plurality of fins being physically attached to the cooling container or the tank and being arranged to conduct heat from the tank and/or from the cooling liquid. The plurality of fins (63,73) may include first portions attached to the tank and extending outwardly, and second portions attached to the cooling container and extending inwardly. Side surfaces of corresponding first and second portions may be in contact with each other to aid in transferring heat via the fin portions.

Ice dispenser and combination ice and beverage dispenser

THERMOELECTRIC BEVERAGE COOLER

A beverage cooler (10) is provided with an improved thermoelectric chiller unit (16) for chilling a supply of water or other selected beverage within a cooler reservoir (14). The improved thermoelectric heat transfer module (12) captured by a spring mount with substantially uniform pressure distribution between a chiller probe (36) for chilling water within the cooler reservoir, and a heat exchanger for dissipating heat drawn from the chilled water. The cooler reservoir has a faucet (20) mounted thereon for on-demand dispensing of the water, and is mounted as a removable unit within a cooler housing with a bottom wall of the reservoir defining an inverted cup-shaped receptacle (34) for close slide-fit reception of the chiller probe.

REFRIGERATOR DOOR MOUNTED WATER DISPENSING ASSEMBLY

A portable water dispensing module is mounted to a refrigerator door inner liner. The liner has side walls with aligned vertically spaced module supports. The water dispensing module comprises a reservoir having a fill chamber located above a main reservoir. The fill chamber has a lid that has an opening closed by a cap. The reservoir supports the fill chamber and has side walls with anchoring supports that releasably and matingly engage with the module supports on the liner side walls to mount the water dispensing module against the liner walls. A lower recessed portion of the front wall of the reservoir protects a spigot, mounted into the recess, from inadvertent contact with a user. The reservoir further includes recessed handle portions on the side walls located forward of the refrigerator door liner side walls and below the fill chamber to facilitate the portability of the water dispensing module from the refrigerator door. The combined use of the fill chamber with the reservoir and ...

PROCESS AND FACILITY FOR THE CONSERVATION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF A PRODUCT IN LIQUID OR PASTE FORM

Procédé et installation pour la conservation et/ou la distribution d'un produit liquide ou à consistance pâteuse enfermé dans un sac souple déformable hors duquel il peut être extrait par actionnement d'un moyen de soutirage approprié et qui est mis en mouvement par une pompe, -aussi longtemps que le sac n'est pas entièrement vide-, dans un circuit en boucle fermée partiellement extérieur audit sac, ledit circuit étant établi lors de la mise en place dudit sac dans un appareil de conservation et/ou distribution. Le soutirage est effectué à partir d'un conduit fermé aussi longtemps que ledit sac n'est pas mis en place dans ledit appareil de conservation et/ou de distribution.

PROCESS AND FACILITY FOR THE CONSERVATION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF A PRODUCT IN LIQUID OR PASTE FORM

COLD WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM

A cold water delivery system is described that can consistently provide cold water at a desired temperature over repetitive and large draws from the outlet of the system. The cold water system can provide multiple pathways for the water to travel from a source, or inlet, to the outlet. A cooling system can be provided that cools a plurality of reservoirs of water. The reservoirs can maintain cold water at different temperatures. A control system controls the cooling system to maintain the temperature of the water in the reservoirs. The control system can also control one or more mixing valves to determine the volume of water from each of the reservoirs and the water inlet that reaches the outlet.

BOTTLED WATER CHILLING SYSTEM

A chilling system is provided for chilling or cooling a supply of water (12) or the like to a selected low temperature suitable for drinking and other uses. The chilling system includes a thermoelectric heat transfer module (26) having a cold side for extracting heat energy from water contained in a reservoir (18), and a hot side for transferring the extracted heat energy to a circulating heat transfer fluid (43). In particular, the hot side of the module (26) is in thermal communication with a manifold block (40) through which a heat transfer fluid (43) such as water is circulated by a pump (44). The pump (44) circulates the heat transfer fluid through a heat exchanger (28) for dissipating the extracted heat energy. In addition, the same pump (44) drives an impeller (56) within the reservoir (18) to maintain the reservoir contents at a substantially uniform temperature level, and further may drive a cooling fan (60) for providing a convective air flow across the heat exchanger (28).

BOTTLED WATER STATION WITH REMOVABLE RESERVOIR

An improved bottled water station (10) includes a remov- able reservoir (14) for drop-in installation into and lift-out re- moval from a station housing (20). The reservoir (14) is con- structed from a lightweight molded plastic or the like to have an open upper end for receiving and supporting an inverted wa- ter bottle (12). A bottom wall on the reservoir (14) includes an upwardly recessed portion defining an inverted receiver cup (74) for slide-fit reception of a chiller probe (16) provided as part of a refrigeration system (22) on the station housing. One or more faucet valves (50, 52) are provided to extend through openings (48) in a front wall (24) of the station housing (20) for dispensing water from the reservoir (14).

Water Cooler

APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING OF LIQUIDS, IN PARTICULAR OF DRINKS

This apparatus is characterised by the fact that it comprises an intermediate tank (21) in a single piece of blown food plastic material, connected directly, by a neck 30, on a sleeve 10 of the receptacle 4 which receives the neck 19 of an inverted container R, this sleeve receiving in addition a union 11 enabling the "liquid" and "air" communication between the container R and the tank 21. The tank 21 comprises a lower supple part 25 received in a cooling tray 28, and an upper more rigid part 26 separated from the previous by a constriction section 24 reducing the thermal bridge between these two parts. Applications: dispensing of drinks.

BOTTLED WATER STATION WITH SWEAT-FREE DISPENSER FAUCET

A bottled water station (10) includes an improved dispenser faucet (18) for use in dispensing chilled water from a station reservoir (14) wherein the improved faucet is designed to substantially eliminate form ation of condensation on externally exposed surfaces of the faucet structure. The dispenser faucet comprises a delivery conduit (44) hav ing a rear end (52) adapted for removable mounting onto the reservoir and a front end (58) projecting forwardly therefrom to a spigot (4 8) having a manually operable valve member (50). The fro nt end of the delivery conduit is surrounded for a substantial portion of the lengt h thereof by a substantially sealed annular air gap (62) wherein the air gap provides an insulation chamber which is effective to reduce or elimi nate condensation on exposed external surfaces of the fa ucet.

Abgabevorrichtung für Getränke

Ausschankgerät

Vorrichtung zum Ausschank von mehreren Getränken

Abfülleinrichtung für Flüssigkeiten

Bar equipment.

WAERMEISOLIERTE KUEHLSCHRANKTUER.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT AND DELIVERING THE LIQUID

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ НАПИТКОВ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ ВОДЫ И УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ ДОБАВЛЕНИЯ КОНЦЕНТРАТА

Устройство (11) для выдачи напитков, предназначенное для использования в комбинации с кулером для воды, при этом кулер содержит охлаждающее устройство (5) и бутыль (1) с водой, и устройство для выдачи напитков, выполненное для размещения между охлаждающим устройством и бутылью с водой. Устройство для выдачи напитков содержит выдачной узел (19), патрубок (17) для выдачи воды в выдачном узле, канал (13) для подачи воды из кулера в патрубок для воды, коннектор (22) для присоединения к контейнеру (12), содержащему концентрат, патрубок (16) для выдачи концентрата в выдачном узле, канал (23) для подачи концентрата из контейнера в патрубок для концентрата, и при этом патрубок для воды и патрубок для концентрата расположены таким образом, что вода, выдаваемая из патрубка для воды, и концентрат, выдаваемый из патрубка для концентрата, пересекаются, и при этом угол (β) наклона патрубка для концентрата относительно горизонтали составляет от 25 до 90°, и угол (α) наклона патрубка для воды относительно ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ НАПИТКОВ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ ВОДЫ

Раскрыто устройство (11) для выдачи напитков для использования в комбинации с кулером для воды, при этом кулер содержит бутыль (1) с водой и корпус (2) кулера, содержащий выпускной элемент (3, 4) для выдачи воды, и при этом устройство для выдачи напитков предназначено для размещения между корпусом кулера и бутылью с водой. Устройство для выдачи напитков содержит выдачной узел (18), канал (13) для подачи воды из кулера к выдачному узлу, коннектор (22) для присоединения к контейнеру (12), содержащему концентрат, канал (23) для подачи концентрата из контейнера к выдачному узлу, и проход (120) для обеспечения возможности того, чтобы бутыль (1) с водой оставалась сообщающейся по текучей среде с выпускным элементом (3, 4) корпуса (2) кулера, когда устройство (11) для выдачи установлено между корпусом кулера и бутылью с водой.

INSTALLATION FOR POGOTOVKI TO TASTING DRINK AND METHOD OF OPENING CONTAINER WITH DRINK BY MEANS OF SUCH INSTALLATION

Refrigeration utensil device

Apparatus distributor of soft drinks

CONTAINER DEVICE FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING FOUNTAIN, STORAGE ELEMENTS OF THESE DEVICES CONTAINERS, WATER FOUNTAIN AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING WATER ASSOCIES

PORTE DE REFRIGERATEUR THERMIQUEMENT ISOLEE

PORTE DE REFRIGERATEUR COMPORTANT UNE NICHE ET UN DISPOSITIF DE PRELEVEMENT DE BOISSONS DISPOSE A L'INTERIEUR DE CETTE NICHE, AINSI QU'AU MOINS UN RESERVOIR QUI EST DISPOSE A L'INTERIEUR DE LA PORTE, AU-DESSUS DE LA NICHE, ET DONT ON PEUT PRELEVER UNE BOISSON REFRIGEREE AU MOYEN D'UNE SOUPAPE POUVANT ETRE MANOEUVREE DE L'EXTERIEUR AFIN DE REMPLIR UN VERRE POSE DANS LA NICHE. LA NICHE 15 CONSTITUEE PAR UNE PIECE MOULEE 16 MONTEE DANS UNE PORTION 14 DE LA PORTE 10 BOMBEE VERS L'ARRIERE, A L'INTERIEUR DE L'ISOLATION THERMIQUE 13, PRESENTE A SA PARTIE SUPERIEURE AU MOINS UN LOGEMENT 17 QUI TRAVERSE L'ISOLATION THERMIQUE 13 ET DANS LEQUEL PEUT ETRE INSTALLEE, LE GOULOT VERS LE BAS, UNE BOUTEILLE 21 MUNIE D'UNE SOUPAPE 20 SUR SON GOULOT DE TELLE SORTE QU'UNE TIGE-POUSSOIR 23 ACTIONNANT LA SOUPAPE 20 SOIT ACCESSIBLE DE L'EXTERIEUR TOUT COMME SON EMBOUT D'ECOULEMENT.

PROCESS OF PRODUCTION Of WATER REFRIGEREE AND WARM WATER BY MEANS OF a FOUNTAIN

DISTRIBUTOR OF DRINK LIQUID IN PARTICULAR

REFRIGERATING DEVICE REMOVABLE CONTAINER FOR CONTAINING WINE, HAS INTEGRATED VALVE.

Distribution system of drinks

Procédé et installation de conservation et/ou distribution d'un produit liquide ou pâteux

Procédé et installation pour la conservation et/ou la distribution d'un produit liquide ou à consistance pâteuse P enfermé dans un sac souple déformable s hors duquel il peut être extrait par actionnement d'un moyen de soutirage approprié 12. Ledit produit P à conserver et/ou à distribuer est mis en mouvement de façon intermittente ou continue et aussi longtemps que le sac n'est pas entièrement vide dans un circuit en boucle fermée en partie extérieur audit sac souple et qui est établi lors de la mise en place dudit sac s dans un appareil de conservation et/ou de distribution. Application : le procédé et l'installation sont utilisables notamment pour la distribution, suivis des doses unitaires d'un produit alimentaire comme du yaourt ou analogue.

COOLING WHOLE FOR APPARATUS DISTRIBUTOR OF DRINK

L'invention est du domaine des distributeurs autonomes de boisson fraîche en gobelet à partir d'une réserve de boisson telle que bonbonne 2, généralement connus sous le nom de " fontaines réfrigérées " et elle a plus particulièrement pour objet un dispositif formant ensemble refroidisseur pour de tels distributeurs. Un ensemble refroidisseur de l'invention comprend une chambre d'échange primaire 11 contenant un liquide 13, dit de transfert calorique, ou caloporteur, eau notamment, destiné à être en équilibre avec sa phase solide 14 à forte chaleur latente de fusion, une source de froid 12 d'une température inférieure à la température de solidification du dit liquide, et des moyens 17, 18 et/ ou 19 pour assurer la coexistence des phases liquide et solide du dit liquide caloporteur, et une chambre d'échange secondaire 22 contenant une conduite 25 de soutirage reliant l'orifice 8 de la bonbonne 2 à un orifice de soutirage 4), la dite chambre secondaire 22 étant en communication avec la chambre ...

Apparatus of refrigeration, in particular integrable refrigerator-cupboard

Dans un réfrigérateur-armoire intégrable, comportant, dans sa porte, un dispositif de distribution (13) pour des boissons réfrigérées, dont la sortie est disposée à l'intérieur d'une niche (12) accessible de l'extérieur, habillée d'une pièce moulée en forme de cuve, la porte (11) est revêtue d'un panneau de façade de meuble (21), qui comporte une découpe au niveau de la niche (12) et qui est muni d'un habillage (26) couvrant la découpe.

Process and apparatus for the water cooling to drinking

CARRY OF REFRIGERATOR THERMICALLY ISOLEE

Fountain of distribution of liquid

WATER SHARING DEVICE TO PREVENT THE CONTAMINATION OF THE PURIFIED WATER

PURPOSE: A water sharing device is provided to prevent the purified water being polluted by immediately discharging the purified cold water. CONSTITUTION: A water sharing device comprises a cold water bucket(101), a purifying unit(102), a chiller(104), a refrigerator(103), a cool water valve(105) and a water pipe(106). The cold water bucket is comprised of an inner shell(101a) and an outer shell(101b). The inner shell has a receiving space in center. The outer shell surrounds the inner shell. The water is stored in the receiving space between the inner shell and the outer shell. The purifying unit purifies the water supplied from the cold water bucket and is installed inside the receiving space. The chiller is installed in the outer side of the cold water bucket to cool the water. The water temperature of the purifying unit inside is cooled uniformly since the purifying unit is installed on the center of the cold water bucket. © KIPO 2009 ...

WATER DISPENSER

WATER SUPPLY DEVICE IN WHICH A COLD WATER TANK AND A CARBONATED WATER TANK ARE SEPARABLY INSTALLED

PURPOSE: A water supply device is provided to easily replace and clean a cold water bucket by easily separating the cold water bucket from the water supply device, and to easily supply carbonated water by improving structure of the water supply device. CONSTITUTION: A water supply device includes the following: a carbonated water tank(70) producing carbonated water with cold water and carbon dioxide; a CO2 container supplying carbon dioxide to the carbonated water tank; a cold water tank(30) supplying cold water to the carbonated water tank; a first cooling case(100) heat-exchanging with the cold water tank; and a first cooling coil(102) cooling the first cooling case. The outer circumference of the cold water tank is contacted with the inner circumference of the first cooling case. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010 ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispenser (10) supplies a beverage from a beverage container (12) through a piping system, wherein a device is provided for sterilizing, by heat, said piping system and a connection portion (61) of said beverage container connected to said piping system. A beverage dispenser further supplies a beverage from a beverage container (12) through a piping system and a cock (32), wherein a device is provided for sterilizing by heat said piping system and said cock (32). Thus, the piping system in the dispenser is heat-sterilized. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

BEVERAGE BOTTLE ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a beverage bottle assembly and, specifically, relates to an assembly in which a beverage bottle and a cork unit are separately provided, and in the cork unit, an opening and closing member to open and close an inlet is moved to form an opener opening the inlet to easily clean the beverage bottle and the cork unit. Moreover, when a component is damaged, the component can be replaced, and beverage can be easily injected into the beverage bottle through the opening and closing member. When the beverage bottle and the cork unit are coupled, the beverage in the beverage bottle can be discharged through the cork unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

YEAST CREAM-DOSING DEVICE AND METHOD

DRINKING WATER SERVER

Provided is a drinking water server whereby, using a simple structure, bacterial invasion with the introduction of outside air can be prevented and bacterial proliferation within the drinking water server can be inhibited. The drinking water server is provided with an air filter (1) for introducing outside air, which comprises a porous film being formed of a fluororesin and having a pore diameter of 0.2-0.8 μm, and protective porous films fixed to both faces of the aforesaid porous film. In the drinking water server, moreover, an antibacterial member (2), which comprises multiple antibacterial particles comprising a low-density polyethylene and an ion exchanger, wherein silver ions are ionically bound to zeolite, said multiple antibacterial particles being sealed in a water-permeable porous bag, is placed in a tank.

CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS, IN PARTICULAR FOR BEVERAGES

The inventive container for storing and dispensing liquids at a drinkable temperature thereof is embodied in the form of a mobile double-envelop container (1) comprising an external container (2) embodied in the form of a small barrel provided with closed on all sides rack (4) and an internal container (3) which is independent of the external container (2), arrangeable therein, used for receiving a liquid, has a cylindrical base shape and is made of a food-compatible material, wherein the external container (2) comprises a heat-exchange shell (5) in which a cooling or heating medium flows, which is embodied in the form of a hollow cylinder and is provided with an internal surface (51) which surrounds the external wall of the internal container (3), initiates a heat exchange and in which the internal container (3) is introducible. A cooling or heating unit (50) is arranged in the rack (4).

COLD/HOT WATER DISPENSER PROVIDED WITH STERILIZATION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a cold/hot water dispenser provided with a sterilization system for sterilizing bacteria which exist in a cold water storage portion and a cold water discharge cock. The cold/hot water dispenser provided with the sterilization system of the present invention comprises: a cold water storage portion and a hot water storage portion for cooling and heating water, which is supplied through a water supply container, by means of a cooling device and a heating device; a discharge cock, which is installed at the end portion of a discharge tube, which is connected to each of the storage portions; a circulation tube for circulating the water which is stored in the cold water storage portion; a chamber, which is provided on the circulation tube, for temporarily storing water which flows through the circulation tube; and a heating means for heating the water, which is stored in the chamber, for sterilizing bacteria.

BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH WATER COOLER

A beverage dispenser (11) is disclosed for use in combination with a water cooler, wherein the water cooler comprises a water bottle (1) and a cooler housing (2) comprising an outlet (3, 4) for dispensing water, and wherein the beverage dispenser is intended to be positioned between the cooler housing and the water bottle. The beverage dispenser comprises: a dispensing station (19), a conduit (13) for supply of water from the water cooler to the dispensing station, a connector (22) for attachment to a container (12) comprising concentrate, a conduit (23) for supply of concentrate from the container to the dispensing station, and a passage (120) to allow the water bottle (1) to remain in fluid communication with the outlet (3,4) of the cooler housing (2) when the dispenser (11) is positioned between the cooler housing and the water bottle.

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

This invention relates to a dispensing system, comprising a dispensing outlet (108) for dispensing beverage at a controlled temperature, a mixing chamber (120) upstream in a flow path to said outlet such that dispensed beverage flows from said chamber to the outlet, at least three feeding lines (124, 126, 128) feeding beverage of at least three different defined temperatures to said chamber; and a controller (500) for controlling the feed from each of said feeding lines so as to yield a desired temperature of the dispensed beverage.

HOT/COLD WATER PURIFIER OR HOT/COLD WATER DISPENSER HAVING A RESERVATION FUNCTION FOR REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

The present invention relates to a hot/cold water dispenser having a selection/display panel, and more particularly, to a hot/cold water purifier or a hot/cold water dispenser having a reservation function for reducing the consumption of electrical energy, which has a selective reservation function for disenabling the operation of the hot/cold water purifier or the hot/cold water dispenser during a long period of non-use such as holidays to minimize the consumption of electrical energy. According to the present invention, the hot/cold water purifier or a hot/cold water dispenser having a reservation function for reducing the consumption of electrical energy comprises: a selection/display panel, wherein said selection display panel includes first and second time selection units which are electrically connected to a control unit, and each of which is constituted by a plurality of time selection buttons, and which are arranged into a circle on an upper portion of the selection/display panel ...

WINE DISPENSER

The present invention relates to a wine dispenser for maximizing the taste and aroma of wine by regulating through a proper temperature when wine is supplied to a customer. That is, the wine dispenser of the present invention comprises: a temperature regulation supply module for regulating discharge temperature according to the type of wine; and a nitrogen supply means for preventing oxidative deterioration of wine remaining in a wine bottle from which the wine has been discharged. Therefore, the present invention directly regulates the temperature of discharged wine by comprising the temperature regulation supply module, thereby allowing the maximum taste and aroma to be maintained according to the type of wine and minimizing maintenance costs.

COMBINED WATER COOLER AND HOT BEVERAGE MAKER

A combined water cooler and hot beverage maker has a stand, a brewed beverage tank, a cold water compartment, and a dispenser actuator for dispensing cold water or brewed beverages. The tank includes a filter basket, a reservoir portion, and an outlet port. The reservoir portion is adapted to hold a brewed liquid, and the outlet port is positioned in substantially the bottom of the reservoir portion. The dispenser actuator is connected to the outlet port and to the cold water compartment and is biased to a closed position, but may be moved to an open position by a vessel for holding cold water or a hot beverage.

Water supply device for a refrigerator door

A water supply device disposed in a refrigerator door includes a first tank, a second tank and a third tank respectively disposed in the door, each of the three tanks having a pipe extending therefrom and each pipe having an outlet extending from an outer layer of the door, a first connecting pipe with a first one-way valve disposed thereto being connected between the first and the second tank, a second connecting pipe with a second one-way valve disposed thereto being connected between the second and the third tank, the first tank having a heating device disposed therein and only the first and the second tank being separated from an interior of the refrigerator by an insulating layer.

Liquid cooler and dispenser

A method and apparatus for on demand chilling and dispensing of product from a commercially available product package is disclosed. The product dispenser includes a product container positioned on a housing that is adapted to receive thermal cooling media. The product dispenser further includes a container cap attachable to a portal of the product container and a first end of a dispense tubing. A second end of the dispense tubing is connectable to a dispensing valve mountable to the housing, thereby regulating delivery. The thermal cooling media resides in the housing, thereby cooling the dispense tubing and its contents. Also provided are provisions for inclusion of a product container as part of the dispenser that can be filled and refilled. Further provisions include the ability to adapt to varying product container portal sizes and varying product container sizes, as commonly seen in commercial product packaging. Methods provided include installation of the product container and operation ...

SANITARY MILK AND CREAM SAVING DEVICE.

Beverage dispenser system convertable between gravity and pressure

A counter electric beverage dispenser a plurality of dispensing valves and a manifold, a syrup cooling tube, and a water cooling tube for each valve. A gravity syrup tank is used during gravity operation and a syrup line from a pressure source is used during pressure operation. One or more of the dispensing valves can be converted from gravity to pressure operation and vice versa. The manifold includes a water passageway therethrough and first and second syrup passageways therethrough. The manifold is connected to the dispensing valve, the water cooling tube and the syrup cooling tube. Either one of a gravity syrup tank or a syrup line from a pressure source can be connected to the manifold for feeding syrup first to the syrup tube and then to the valve. Systems for cleaning out the syrup tubes and for cooling syrup are also included.

Liquid cooling, storing and dispensing device

This invention relates to a device used for cooling, or keeping cool, an individual liquid container. Although a cooler for milk or coffee creamer will be described in detail, the device can be used for refrigerating any liquid, and the interior of the device may serve as the container. The device is composed of a container, which is normally closed but has an opening feature for loading the device or dispensing a liquid, and a cooling unit. An outer container surface is thermally insulated from an inner container surface and a cooling component portion of a cooling unit is in thermal contact with the inner container surface. In one version of the device the cooling unit is a thermoelectric module, and the insulation is of the vacuum bottle type. In another version of the invention the outer container comprises both the insulation and the outer container surface as a unitary structure. Specially constructed heat dissipating fins remove heat from the heat rejecting portion of the refrigerating ...

Removable reservoir cooler

A water cooler is provided with a removable reservoir separable from a cooler housing and transportable as a portable unit to a different location for remote dispensing of chilled water or other selected beverage. The removable reservoir comprises an insulated vessel having a dispensing faucet and adapted for removable mounting onto the cooler housing in thermal communication with a chiller element for maintaining the water within the reservoir in a chilled condition. The insulated reservoir is designed for quick and easy lift-off removal from the cooler housing and may include a convenient carrying handle to facilitate transport thereof to a remote location. In one preferred form, the removable reservoir supports an inverted water supply bottle for replenishing dispensed water, whereas in another preferred form the removable reservoir is adapted for receiving water inflow from a filtered tap water source or the like.

Continuous-flow drinking fluid dispenser

A drinking fluid dispenser includes a bottle disposed on a dispenser base. Mounted inside the bottle is a valve proximally connected to a float by an actuating arm. The valve is positioned above the fluid inside the bottle and is connected to a continuous-flow fluid source. During normal operation, the float which buoyantly floats on fluid, closes and opens the valve, respectively, when the fluid rises and falls inside the bottle. There is also a pressure vent with an orifice disposed through the bottle and above the bottle fluid to maintain atmospheric pressure inside the bottle.

WATER PURIFIER

A water purifier that includes: a main body including: a filter unit, a cooling unit, and a heating unit; a first water tube through which water purified by the filter unit or water cooled by the cooling unit passes; a second water tube through which water heated by the heating unit passes; a water discharge unit that protrudes from a portion of the main body; and a water discharge cork (i) that downwardly protrudes from the water discharge unit, (ii) that is coupled to the first water tube and the second water tube, and (iii) that is configured to discharge water purified by the filter unit or water cooled by the cooling unit in a first stream and discharge water heated by the heating unit in a second stream, wherein the first stream is separated from the second stream is disclosed.

Chilled drink dispenser

A chilled drink dispenser includes: a drink container for containing a drink, the drink container having an ice chamber at its center, the ice chamber having an opening on its top for filling ice cubes; a strainer member having a reception sink for engaging with a bottom section of the drink container, a drain structure being formed in reception sink in alignment with the ice chamber, whereby melted iced water can be drained out through the drain structure; and a bottom basin, a top end of the bottom basin being engaged with an outer periphery of the strainer member. The bottom basin has a reservoir. After drained out through the drain structure, the melted iced water will fall into the reservoir.

Multiple liquid dispenser

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.

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

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.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

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. 1. A water dispenser , comprising:a) a cabinet having upper and lower end portions and an interior;b) reservoir contained within the cabinet, the reservoir being capable of holding water;c) an anti-spill annular housing that is attached to the cabinet above the reservoir, said anti-spill annular housing having a central opening surrounded by bottle support surface that is configured to support an inverted water supply bottle having a neck and a probe, the probe extending upwardly and configured to connect to a water supply bottle at the bottle opening;d) at least one spigot in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing water;e) a diffuser contained within the reservoir for emitting bubbles into the reservoir;f) an ozone generator contained within said annular housing and being operably connected to the diffuser;g) a pump that is in fluid communication with the ozone generator and the diffuser so that the pump can transmit ozone from the generator to the diffuser;h) a controller operably connected to the ozone generator;i) the controller being programmable regarding the timing and duration of ozone generated by the ozone generator and sent to the diffuser;j) wherein the controller includes a circuit board contained within an interior of said anti-spill housing and said circuit board extending along an arcuate path that extends at least partially circumferentially around said central opening; andk) said anti-spill housing having an interior, an upper section, and a lower section that defines a separating wall that separates said housing interior from the water contained in said reservoir and wherein the circuit board is positioned ...

Ice luge apparatus, systems, and methods for chilled beverage dispensing

Improved ice luge trays and methods for use and assembly thereof. The ice luge trays include a trough and a lid that fits above the trough. The trough, with the lid disposed thereon, is configured to be filled with water and placed in a freezer to form an ice block. The lid includes features that forms a channel extending along or through the ice block. The tray is mounted on a support structure to enable a beverage to be chilled as it flows down the channel under gravity, and delivered to a drinking vessel or directly into the mouth of a user.

Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler

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.

WINE STORAGE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS

An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot. 1. An apparatus for dispensing pre-packaged wine , the wine containable within an insert , the apparatus comprising: a circumferential wall;', 'a front face fixedly connected to a first end the wall; and', 'a removable back panel attachable to an opposing second end of the wall;, 'a housing configured substantially in the shape of a wine barrel, the housing includinga floor member disposed within the housing extending from the front face toward the back panel;a spigot for selectively dispensing wine, the spigot supported by and positioned through the front face of the housing below the floor member; anda conduit positioned within the housing below the floor member, the conduit connected to the spigot and extending toward the second end of the wall, wherein the insert containing the pre-packaged wine is disposable within the housing through the second end of the wall with the back panel removed, the insert supportable by the floor, wherein the conduit is fluidly connectable to the insert proximate the second end of the wall.2. The apparatus of further comprising:an electric heat pump extending through an ...

Chilled Beverage Dispenser

A liquid condiment dispenser is provided having a base and a storage container pivotally coupled to the base by a pivot apparatus. The storage container is hollow with an opening for accepting a condiment container. A cooling device coupled to the storage container selectively cools an interior portion of the storage container. A lid in selective engagement with the storage container selectively seals the opening of the storage container and generally confines the condiment container within the interior portion of the storage container. A dispensing tube apparatus provides two fluid ducts between an interior volume of the condiment container and an exterior atmosphere. The dispensing tube apparatus is selectively coupled to the dispensing tap that is operably coupled to the lid. The dispensing tap selectively blocks the two fluid ducts between the interior volume of the generally rigid condiment container and the atmosphere. 1. A liquid condiment dispenser , comprising:a base;a storage container, wherein the storage container is generally hollow and comprises an opening configured to accept a generally rigid condiment container;a pivot apparatus pivotally coupling the storage container to the base, wherein the pivot apparatus is configured to selectively rotate the storage container with respect to the base about a pivot axis;a cooling device operably coupled to the storage container, wherein the cooling device is configured to selectively cool an interior portion of the storage container;a lid in selective engagement with the storage container, wherein the lid selectively seals the opening of the storage container and generally confines the generally rigid condiment container within the interior portion of the storage container;a dispensing tap operably coupled to the lid; anda dispensing tube apparatus configured to selectively engage a port of the generally rigid condiment container, wherein the dispensing tube apparatus is configured to provide two fluid ducts ...

WATER DISPENSER

A water dispenser includes a raw water container having an inner tube a water outlet port of the raw water container. The inner tube is provided with a stepped portion having a smaller diameter at its portion closer to the interior of the raw water container, and a fastening belt portion formed contiguous to the stepped portion on the smaller diameter side thereof. The water server also includes a joint portion in the form of a cylindrical member including a straight portion () configured to be fitted tightly to the fastening belt portion, and provided with a water flow hole formed in a size so as not to cover the entire axial width of the fastening belt portion while the straight portion is being inserted into the fastening belt portion. 1. A water dispenser comprising: a replaceable raw water container; and a raw water supply passage which allows communication between the raw water container and the cold water tank;{'b': '46', 'wherein a cap is attached to the raw water container, the cap comprising: an inner tube () protruding into an interior of the raw water container and defining a water outlet port of the raw water container; and a plug closing the water outlet port;'}wherein the raw water supply passage includes a joint portion configured to be detachably connected to the water outlet port;wherein an inner peripheral surface of the inner tube is provided with a stepped portion having a smaller diameter at a portion thereof closer to the interior of the raw water container, and a fastening belt portion formed contiguous to the stepped portion on a smaller diameter side thereof;wherein the plug comprises: a bottomed cylindrical portion having a bottom and configured to be fitted to the inner tube with an opening thereof facing an exterior of the raw water container; a fitting surface formed on an outer peripheral surface of the bottomed cylindrical portion so as to be fitted to the fastening belt portion with an interference fit; and an engaging portion formed ...

LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

A liquid dispensing system for dispensing a liquid comprises an insulated housing comprising a top wall and a side wall mounted to the top wall, the side wall extending downwardly from the top wall to define an interior configured to receive a refill container comprising a liquid; a bottom surface mounted to the housing at a mounting interface and configured to enclose the interior of the housing; a sloped surface mounted within the interior of the housing and configured to induce the liquid within the refill container to flow toward a dispensing aperture through which the liquid is dispensed from the system; and a pump assembly in fluid communication with the interior of the housing, the pump assembly comprising a gas source and configured to deliver a gas from the gas source to the interior of the housing to apply pressure to the refill container. 1. A dispensing system for dispensing a liquid , the system comprising:an insulated housing comprising a top wall and a side wall mounted to the top wall, the side wall extending downwardly from the top wall to define an interior configured to receive a refill container comprising a liquid;a bottom surface mounted to the housing at a mounting interface and configured to enclose the interior of the housing;a sloped surface mounted within the interior of the housing and configured to induce the liquid within the refill container to flow toward a dispensing aperture through which the liquid is dispensed from the system; anda pump assembly in fluid communication with the interior of the housing, the pump assembly comprising a gas source and configured to deliver a gas from the gas source to the interior of the housing to apply pressure to the refill container.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the top wall and the side wall are double walls.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the double walls are evacuated to form a vacuum.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the side wall is shaped as a cylinder defining an open bottom end ...

Beverage Dispensing System

A beverage dispensing system for selectively dispensing a beverage in a vehicle includes a vehicle that has a cabin and an outer surface. A refrigerator is positioned within the vehicle and the refrigerator contains and cools a beverage. A dispensing unit is fluidly coupled to the refrigerator and the dispensing unit selectively dispenses the beverage. The dispensing unit is positioned within the cabin to be accessible to a driver of the vehicle. A charging unit is coupled to the vehicle thereby facilitating the charging to be exposed to sunlight. The charging unit converts sunlight into electrical energy and the charging unit is electrically coupled to the refrigerator and the dispensing unit.

COVER FOR A WATER COOLER RESERVOIR BOTTLE

An aesthetically pleasing decorative cover for a water cooler or water cooler reservoir bottle helps to transform the bottle from a bottle into a likeness of a person or animal without completely covering the water cooler or water cooler reservoir bottle. The decorative cover may be a three dimensional simulation of sports headgear and can include a cap to allow the user to wear the cover in a “bobble head” fashion through a cap with elastic straps. Additional features include a liner bowl for use as a chip and/or ice bowl, and may include a pivoted handle/simulated face mask. 1. A cover for a water cooler reservoir bottle comprising:a body that defines an interior body surface, wherein the interior body surface of the body defines a cavity sized and shaped to receive a water cooler reservoir bottle and the body does not completely cover the external body surface of the water cooler reservoir bottle, wherein an exterior of the body is a three dimensional simulation of one of a human headgear, a human head and an animal head including visual representation of elements of one of a human headgear, a human head and an animal head.2. The cover as claimed in wherein the body further comprises a body opening and the body opening exposes facial features defined on a water cooler reservoir bottle upon which the cover is placed claim 1 , and wherein the exterior of the body simulates human headgear including visual representations of one of sports headgear claim 1 , wig claim 1 , motorcycle helmet claim 1 , military helmet claim 1 , fireman helmet claim 1 , police helmet claim 1 , postal headgear claim 1 , fisherman headgear claim 1 , sombrero claim 1 , cowboy hat claim 1 , coonskin cap claim 1 , safari headgear claim 1 , beach headgear claim 1 , visor claim 1 , construction hat claim 1 , chef hat claim 1 , Uncle Sam hat claim 1 , Santa Clause hat claim 1 , marching band hat claim 1 , bridal veil claim 1 , and knight headgear.3. The cover as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

RECIRCULATING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER

Disclosed are dispensing methods and systems for beverages that improve the quality (i.e., maintain desired temperature) of product dispensed by employing periodic recirculation of stagnant product, while reducing energy usage. The methods and systems use a recirculating pump associated with a first device that provides periodic power supply to the recirculation pump. The first device may comprise a device selected from a timer, a relay or a controller. The methods and systems may include a second device in association with the first device, and the second device senses a condition in the system and determines and measures a parameter of the condition. The second device signals the first device to periodically supply power to the recirculation pump based on the determined and measured parameter of the sensed condition. Preferably, the second device senses a parameter of pressure, temperature, electric current and/or voltage and product dispense-patterns. 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising:a heat transfer system;a carbonation system;a plumbing/manifold assembly;a valve/nozzle assembly;a recirculation pump disposed between the plumbing/manifold assembly and the heat transfer system; and wherein the recirculation pump is associated with a first device disposed between the recirculation pump and a power supply for the recirculation pump, and', 'wherein the first device provides intermittent power supply to the recirculation pump to activate and deactivate the recirculation pump., 'a plurality of supply lines interconnecting the foregoing systems and assemblies,'}2. The beverage dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the recirculation pump is selected from a unidirectional pump and/or a pump in association with a backflow preventer.3. The beverage dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the first device comprises a device selected from a timer claim 1 , a relay claim 1 , a controller or any combinations of the foregoing.4. The beverage ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL MODULE FOR A REFRIGERATING APPARATUS

A multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus with a module housing, includes a controllable function valve arranged for dispensing water from a water circuit. The module housing includes a leak detection device for detecting water leakage inside the module housing. 1. A multifunctional module for a refrigerating apparatus with a module housing , in which a controllable function valve is arranged for dispensing water from a water circuit wherein the module housing comprises a leak detection device for detecting water leakage inside the module housing.2. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the leak detection device comprises a float for detecting the level of water leakage inside the module housing.3131129. The multifunctional module claimed in claim 2 , wherein the float () is connected to a microswitch () for interrupting an electrical line.4. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the microswitch arranged above the float.5. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing comprises a collecting tray for collecting water leakage.6. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the collecting tray comprises an overflow.7. The multifunctional module as claimed in wherein the collecting tray is arranged below the function valve.8. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the function valve is designed to close off an output of water when a power supply is interrupted.9. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower part of the module housing is formed by an evaporation tray.10. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the evaporation tray is made of metal.11. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the module housing comprises a non-return valve for blocking a direction of flow of the water circuit.12. The multifunctional module as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the non-return valve is arranged on an ...

WATER PURIFIER

A water purifier according to an aspect includes: a cooling water tank that keeps cooling water; a cold water pipe that is provided in the cooling water tank; 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 the internal space of the cooling water tank into a first space and a second space; a stirring member that is provided in the cooling water tank and stirs the cooling water; a stirring motor that has a rotary shaft to which the stirring member is coupled; a stirring motor cap that covers the side and the top edge of the stirring motor; and a stirring motor support to which the stirring motor cap is fastened and that is provided at the top of the cooling water tank to seal the top of the cooling water tank. 1. A water purifier comprising:a tank that holds a first liquid;an evaporator that extends into the tank to contact the first liquid, the evaporator carrying a refrigerant that cools the first liquid;a pipe that extends into the tank to contact the first liquid, the pipe carrying a second liquid that is cooled by the first liquid;a stirring head that is at least partially provided in the cooling water tank;a stirring motor coupled to the stirring head, the stirring motor moving the stirring head to circulate the first liquid;a stirring motor cap provided on a side surface and a top surface of the stirring motor; and a bottom layer that extends horizontally and has a seating hole to receive the stirring motor;', 'a seating rib that protrudes upward from the bottom layer along an edge of the seating hole and supports an upper layer of the stirring motor cap ; and', 'a plurality of fastening holes that are spaced from each other around the seating rib, the stirring motor cap engaging the fastening holes to couple the stirring motor to the stirring motor support., 'a stirring motor support that is provided at a top of the tank, wherein the stirring ...

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

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).

HOME WATER-BASED DRINK FORMULATING SYSTEM

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, ...

DUAL COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE DILUTING AND COOLING MEDIUM CONTAINER AND SYSTEM

A beverage diluting and cooling container includes a floor, a peripheral sidewall, and a divider wall that divides an interior space defined by the peripheral sidewall into a first compartment that receives a cooling medium for cooling and diluting a beverage received into the first compartment. The divider wall also divides the interior space into a second compartment that holds a second quantity of a cooling medium for non-dilutingly cooling the beverage. The second compartment is sealed from the first compartment to prevent flow of liquid from the second compartment into the first compartment. One or more of the floor or a portion of the sidewall bounding the first compartment includes at least one opening therethrough to allow flow of the beverage out of the first compartment while containing the cooling medium in the first compartment. 1. A system comprising:a multi-compartment beverage container a first compartment configured to hold a combination of a liquid beverage and a first amount of a cooling medium and a second compartment configured to hold a second amount of the cooling medium,wherein the first and second compartments are separate compartments such that the second amount of the cooling medium cools the liquid beverage in the first compartment without contacting the liquid beverage.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a beverage dispensing vessel configured to hold the multi-compartment container within the vessel.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the beverage dispensing vessel is configured to hold the multi-compartment container such that the beverage dispensing vessel receives the liquid beverage after the liquid beverage exits the first compartment of the multi-compartment beverage container.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the beverage dispensing vessel is configured to hold the multi-compartment container such that at least some of the liquid beverage in the vessel remains in contact with an exterior of the first compartment for ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING AND PRESSURIZER SYSTEM

An apparatus comprises an inflatable object adapted to be inserted into a beverage container, and a mechanism adapted to inject air into the inflatable object in response to a decrease in pressure within the beverage container. The beverage container may hold a carbonated beverage, for example. In one embodiment, the mechanism is adapted to maintain an equilibrium between a first partial pressure within the carbonated beverage and a second partial pressure of an air pocket within the beverage container. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cap adapted to fit onto the beverage container, wherein the inflatable object is coupled to the cap. The cap may comprise a tube connecting the cap and the inflatable object, wherein the tube comprises a channel adapted to transmit air to the inflatable object. 1. An apparatus comprising:an inflatable object adapted to be inserted into a beverage container; anda mechanism adapted to inject air into the inflatable object in response to a decrease in air pressure within the beverage container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the beverage container holds a carbonated beverage.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the mechanism is adapted to maintain an equilibrium between a first partial pressure within the carbonated beverage and a second partial pressure of an air pocket within the beverage container.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a cap adapted to fit onto the beverage container,wherein the inflatable object is coupled to the cap.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the cap comprises a tube connecting the cap and the inflatable object claim 4 , wherein the tube comprises a channel adapted to transmit air to the inflatable object.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising:a compressed air reservoir coupled to the tube.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inflatable object comprises a balloon.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a beverage dispensing mechanism adapted to dispense a ...

WATER SERVER

A water dispenser is provided which allows air in a warm water tank to be discharged through a tank connecting line when introducing drinking water into the empty warm water tank. The water dispenser includes a check valve () provided in the tank connecting line (), through which a cold water tank () is connected to the warm water tank (). The check valve () includes a valve body () having a specific gravity smaller than that of drinking water, and is configured such that while there is no drinking water in the valve sleeve (), the valve body () is moved downward by gravity such that the valve hole () opens, and such that while the interior of the valve sleeve () is filled with drinking water, the valve body () moves upward due to buoyancy until the valve hole () is closed by the valve body (). 1. A water dispenser comprising an upper tank which is capable of holding drinking water therein , a warm water tank provided below the upper tank , a heater for heating drinking water in the warm water tank , a tank connecting line through which the upper tank is connected to the warm water tank , anda check valve provided in the tank connecting line and configured to permit flow of drinking water from the upper tank toward the warm water tank and restrain flow of drinking water from the warm water tank toward the upper tank,wherein the check valve comprises a vertically extending hollow tubular valve sleeve, a valve body vertically movably mounted in the valve sleeve, and a valve seat provided over the valve body and formed with a valve hole extending vertically through the valve seat,wherein the valve body has a specific gravity smaller than a specific gravity of drinking water, wherebywhile there is no drinking water in the valve sleeve, the valve body is moved downward by gravity such that the valve hole opens, andwhile an interior of the valve sleeve is filled with drinking water, the valve body moves upward due to buoyancy until the valve hole is closed by the valve ...

Water dispenser

A water dispenser includes a cold water tank in which cooled raw water is stored, a hot water tank in which heated drinking water is stored, a container holder located at a lower level than the cold water tank and in which a replaceable raw water container can be placed with a raw water outlet of the raw water container facing down, a raw water supply line through which drinking water in the raw water container can be fed into the cold water tank by a pump, and an air intake line through which air can be introduced into the raw water container. A check valve is mounted in the air intake line to prevent the flow of drinking water in the direction in which drinking water flows out of the raw water container.

WATER DISPENSER

A water dispenser is provided. The water dispenser may include a water tank to store water, a cooling module provided in the water tank to circulate cooling water to cool the water to make cold water, a drain valve that connects to the water tank and protrudes from the water tank to discharge the cooling water in the water tank, and a foam insulator that covers an outer circumferential surface of the water tank and contacts the drain valve to prevent the drain valve from being exposed to air. 1. A water dispenser , comprising:a water tank to store water;a cooling module provided in the water tank to circulate cooling water to cool the water to make cold water;a drain valve that connects to the water tank and protrudes from the water tank to discharge the cooling water in the water tank; anda foam insulator that covers an outer circumferential surface of the water tank and contacts the drain valve to prevent the drain valve from being exposed to air.2. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the drain valve includes:a housing covered by the foam insulator and having a hollow portion, the hollow portion having a downstream side stop protrusion and an upstream side step;a pressing part having a first portion provided to be caught by the stop protrusion and a second portion that is pressed to open and close the drain valve; andan elastic member that provides an elastic force to tightly attach the first portion of the pressing part to the stop protrusion, the elastic member being supported by the step.3. The water dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the drain valve includes an O-ring that seals a space between the stop protrusion and the pressing part claim 2 , the O-ring being coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the pressing part and pressed by the first portion so as to be tightly attached to the stop protrusion.4. The water dispenser of claim 1 , whereinthe water tank includes a protruding drain flow channel connected to the drain valve,any one of the drain ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

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 , ...

Apparatus for making a drink

Apparatus, for making an individual drink, with a pressure source, a store defining a plurality of housings, a plurality of removable containers each immobilized, in a service position, in a respective housing. Each container including a receptacle containing an ingredient, and an upstream emptying valve allowing the ingredient to leave towards the outside via an overpressure generated inside the receptacle by the pressure source. A chamber receives the ingredients extracted from the containers, via the upstream emptying valves, under the effect of the overpressure, so as to make the drink. A control module commands the overpressures in the containers as a function of a desired composition for the drink. Each housing includes a draining coupling via which the ingredient of the container immobilized in the housing can be extracted from the container. The draining coupling opening, in the downstream direction, directly into a funnel defined by the chamber.

LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

A liquid dispensing system for dispensing a liquid comprises an insulated housing comprising a top wall and a side wall mounted to the top wall, the side wall extending downwardly from the top wall to define an interior configured to receive a refill container comprising a liquid; a bottom surface mounted to the housing at a mounting interface and configured to enclose the interior of the housing; a sloped surface mounted within the interior of the housing and configured to induce the liquid within the refill container to flow toward a dispensing aperture through which the liquid is dispensed from the system; and a pump assembly in fluid communication with the interior of the housing, the pump assembly comprising a gas source and configured to deliver a gas from the gas source to the interior of the housing to apply pressure to the refill container. 1. A dispensing system for dispensing a liquid , the system comprising:an insulated housing comprising a top wall and a side wall mounted to the top wall, the side wall extending downwardly from the top wall to define an interior configured to receive a refill container comprising a liquid;a bottom surface mounted to the housing at a mounting interface and configured to enclose the interior of the housing;a sloped surface mounted within the interior of the housing and configured to induce the liquid within the refill container to flow toward a dispensing aperture through which the liquid is dispensed from the system; anda pump assembly in fluid communication with the interior of the housing, the pump assembly comprising a gas source and configured to deliver a gas from the gas source to the interior of the housing to apply pressure to the refill container.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the top wall and the side wall are double walls.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the double walls are evacuated to form a vacuum.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the side wall is shaped as a cylinder defining an open bottom end ...

Bi-Stable Changeover Valve

A valve comprises a body having a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A shuttle is shiftable between: a first position permitting communication between the first inlet and the outlet and blocking communication between the second inlet and the outlet; and a second position permitting communication between the second inlet and the outlet and blocking communication between the first inlet and the outlet. One or more permanent magnets are positioned to bias the shuttle away from a neutral position between the first position and the second position, wherein the valve further comprises: one or more electromagnets positioned to, in at least one condition of energization, counter said bias. 2. The valve of wherein:a shift of the shuttle between the first position and the second position comprises a linear shift.3. The valve of wherein:the one or more permanent magnets comprise a first permanent magnet biasing the shuttle toward the first position and a second permanent magnet biasing the shuttle toward the second position.4. The valve of wherein:the first permanent magnet is a ring and the second permanent magnet is a ring.5. The valve of wherein:the one or more electromagnets comprise a first electromagnet and a second electromagnet.6. The valve of further comprising:at least one position sensor positioned to detect the position of the shuttle.7. A food or beverage dispensing apparatus comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the valve of ;'}a dispensing outlet;a pump between the valve outlet and the dispensing outlet;a first fitting for coupling a first pouch to the first inlet; anda second fitting for coupling a second pouch to the second inlet.8. The apparatus of further comprising a controller having programming to:receive identifying information for said first pouch and said second pouch; andresponsive to the identifying information, energize the at least one electromagnet so as to maintain a net bias on the shuttle different from the bias ...

Liquid dispenser

A liquid dispenser includes: an accommodating portion to accommodate a stock solution container configured to provide an ejecting portion that protrudes from a bag-shaped containing portion containing a concentrated stock solution which is ejected from an ejection port of the ejecting portion as the containing portion deforms based on an external force; and a stock solution ejection mechanism to control ejection and stoppage of the concentrated stock solution from the stock solution container. The stock solution ejection mechanism includes: a first valve body opening/closing mechanism to open and close a first valve body arranged in a flow path from the containing portion to the ejecting portion; a second valve body opening/closing mechanism to open and close a second valve body arranged in a flow path from the ejecting portion to the ejection port; and a control mechanism for individually controlling the first and second valve body opening/closing mechanisms.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

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. 121-. (canceled)23. The water dispenser of claim 22 , 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.24. The water dispenser of claim 23 , 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.25. The water dispenser of claim 24 , wherein the controller is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time before ozone is generated.26. The water dispenser of claim 24 , 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.27. The water dispenser of claim 24 , wherein the controller is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time after ozone is generated.28. The water dispenser of claim 22 , 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 22 , each of these water detection probes being operably connected to the controller claim 22 , the water detection probes extending downwardly through the separating wall into the reservoir to detect a water level within the reservoir.29. The water dispenser of claim 22 , wherein the controller is supported by a printed circuit board claim 22 , which printed circuit board is located in the interior.30. The water dispenser of claim 22 , ...

DISPOSABLE STRAW DRINKING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A disposable straw drinking system for use with a beverage dispenser is disclosed. The straw drinking system includes a straw dispenser for storing and dispensing of new straws to be used with the straw drinking system. Once retrieved from the straw dispenser, the new straw can be inserted into an opening of a beverage dispensing unit. The beverage dispensing unit is connected through a flexible tube to a beverage reservoir of the beverage dispenser to provide for easy flow of the beverage from the beverage dispenser to the straw inserted into the beverage dispensing unit. The pressure of the beverage being dispensed through the straw can be controlled by a control unit of the beverage dispensing unit. For example, applying more pressure on the control unit can result in beverage being dispensed with more pressure. Once the straw has been used once for a user, it can be inserted into a used straw unit to be discarded. 1. A straw drinking system for use with a beverage dispenser comprising:a dispensing unit having a handle and a flexible tube;a support unit for holding the handle in place; anda used straw unit for discarding and storing used straws;wherein the dispensing unit is connected through an opening of the flexible tube to a beverage reservoir of the beverage dispenser to provide for a flow of a beverage from the beverage dispenser to the handle, the handle including an opening into which a straw can be inserted and through which the beverage can exit,wherein the used straw unit includes a conduit having an opening through which a used straw can be inserted for disposal.2. The straw drinking system of claim 1 , wherein the handle includes a control unit for controlling the pressure of the beverage being dispensed from the opening of the handle.3. The straw drinking system of claim 2 , wherein applying more pressure on the control unit results in the beverage being dispensed from the opening of the handle having a higher pressure.4. The straw drinking system ...

FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE MAKING AND DISPENSING FROM A REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator capable of dispensing functional beverages. A user can request a functional beverage and specifies the desired concentration via an input unit on the refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a solute supplying unit storing the solute for making the functional beverage and a dissolution chamber. The solute mixes with water into the user-selected functional beverage in the dissolution chamber. The amount of solute introduced to the dissolution chamber is controlled based on the user desired concentration. The produced functional beverage is then dispensed for user to consume. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a dissolution chamber;a solute supply unit coupled to the dissolution chamber and configured to supply solute to the dissolution chamber, wherein the solute is operable to dissolve in water and convert with water into a functional beverage in the dissolution chamber; anda discharge valve coupled between the dissolution chamber and the solute supply unit, wherein the discharged valve is operable to control an amount of the solute supplied from the solute supply unit to the dissolution chamber.2. The refrigerator of further comprising:an input unit configured to receive a user input indicative of a concentration of the functional beverage, and to generate a representative signal thereof.3. The refrigerator of further comprising:a controller configured to control the discharge valve in accordance with a selected level of concentration responsive to the representative signal.4. The refrigerator of further comprising:a dispenser coupled to a first water supplying valve for discharging water from a storing chamber and a second water supplying valve for discharging the functional beverage from the dissolution chamber; anda water supplying pump configured to drive flow of water from the storing chamber to the dissolution chamber when the functional beverage is discharged from the dissolution chamber.5. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein the controller is also ...

BAG-IN-BOX ADAPTER FOR WATER DISPENSER

A dispenser is provided to receive and hold a bag-in-box container on top of a conventional type water cooler and to control the flow of water from the bag-in-box container into a water reservoir of the water cooler to maintain a desired level of water in the water reservoir. Level control of water in the reservoir is provided by controlling the venting of the sealed reservoir to the atmosphere and/or by controlling the flow of water into the reservoir from the water supply line. Venting control can be through use of a hydrophobic membrane or through use of float valves in the vent, and control of flow of liquid into the reservoir from the water supply line can be by a special float valve that allows high flow capacity at low pressures or through discharge of water from the reservoir. The reservoir can be formed as a flow through passage through a mass of temperature adjusting material. 1. A dispenser for controllably dispensing a liquid by gravity from a bag-in-box liquid container having a collapsible bag containing the liquid within the box and a bag dispensing fitting extending from the bag for dispensing liquid from the bag , comprising:a dispenser body;a bag-in-box holder associated with the dispenser body for removably holding a bag-in-box liquid container;a liquid receiving reservoir positioned in the body below the bag-in-box holder;a user operated reservoir outlet connected to the reservoir to dispense liquid from the reservoir when desired by a user; anda supply line extending from the liquid receiving reservoir and having an end adapted for removable attachment to the bag dispensing fitting when a bag-in-box liquid container is positioned in the holder.2. A dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid receiving reservoir controls the temperature of liquid received within the reservoir.3. A dispenser according to claim 2 , additionally including a cooling element for cooling liquid in the liquid receiving reservoir.4. A dispenser according to claim ...

APPARATUS FOR GENERATING COLD WATER AND WATER PURIFIER

A water cooling apparatus and a water purifier having a water cooling apparatus is provided. The water cooling apparatus may include a case, a water tank provided within the case, a cooling block provided to be in contact with the water tank and to cool the water tank through heat exchange, a thermoelectric element having one side in contact with the cooling block and provided so as to transfer heat from the one side to another side of the thermoelectric element when power is applied thereto, an insulator provided within the case and that covers the water tank and the cooling block, and a heat dissipation block provided outside of the case and provided to be in contact with the other side of the thermoelectric element to dissipate heat from the other side of the thermoelectric element. 1. A liquid cooling apparatus , comprising:a case;a tank provided within the case;a cooling block provided to be in contact with the water tank and to cool the water tank through heat exchange;a thermoelectric element having a first side in contact with the cooling block and configured to transfer heat from the first side to a second side of the thermoelectric element when power is applied thereto;an insulator provided within the case that covers the water tank and the cooling block; anda heat dissipation block provided outside of the case and provided to be in contact with the second side of the thermoelectric element to dissipate heat from the second side of the thermoelectric element,wherein the cooling block is fastened to the case with a plurality of first fasteners and the heat dissipation block is fastened to the case with a plurality of second fasteners.2. The liquid cooling apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe case includes a plurality of first fastening parts formed as countersinks on a first surface of the case, the plurality of first fastening parts configured to be spaced apart from each other on the first surface of the case,wherein the plurality of first fasteners pass ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING CONSUMABLE LIQUIDS

A networked system for providing and maintaining a set of liquid dispenser stations is described. The fluid dispensers communicate with a managing/supervisory cloud server via an interposed base station. The fluid dispensers communicate locally with the base station via wireless communication network links. The base station operates as an accumulator of status/usage information provided by the dispenser stations and bridge for passing information and control commands between the cloud server and the individual dispenser stations. The dispenser stations are configured with control processors (controllers) to facilitate performing a variety of local control operations associated with dispensing liquids that have been cooled (or heated) prior to dispensing by the dispenser stations. Additionally, the dispenser stations cooperatively operate with the cloud server (via the base station) to support a variety of real time control and maintenance operations relating to the dispenser stations operating at potentially thousands of distinct geographic locations. 1. A networked system for tracking consumer usage of a liquid dispenser infrastructure , the system comprising:a networked administrative server including a database component and an application component; a filler including a filler outlet for delivering a liquid;', 'a sensor assembly configured to identify a code designated for a respective consumer;', 'a network communications interface; and', 'a controller configured with a processor and a computer readable medium including computer executable instructions to collect usage information for the consumer associated with the code,, 'a plurality of liquid dispenser stations, wherein each of the plurality of liquid dispenser stations compriseswherein the plurality of liquid dispenser stations are configured to communicate with the networked administrative server to track the usage information of the consumer associated with the code, andwherein the networked ...

REFRIGERATOR WITH A QUICK FILL DISPENSER

A refrigerator appliance having a quick fill dispenser to rapidly fill a container. The refrigerator may include a water storage receptacle. The water storage receptacle may be in fluid communication with a water filter. The water storage receptacle may dispense water at a flow rate greater than the flow rate entering the water storage receptacle. A valve may be downstream of the water storage receptacle. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a housing defining at least a food compartment;at least one door attached to the housing;a water storage receptacle having an inlet and an outlet;a valve in downstream fluid communication with the water storage receptacle to dispense water at a first flow rate from the outlet; anda water filter having a second flow rate in upstream fluid communication with the inlet of the water storage, wherein the first flow rate from the outlet is greater than the second flow rate exiting the water filter.2. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the water storage receptacle is in at least one of the door and the housing.3. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the water storage receptacle is in the housing.4. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the first flow rate is about 1 gallon per minute to about 2 gallons per minute.5. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the water storage receptacle further comprises a vent.6. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the valve gravity dispenses water at the first flow rate from the outlet.7. The refrigerator appliance of further comprising a pump in fluid communication with the water storage receptacle and the outlet.8. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the water storage receptacle is at least one of a bladder claim 1 , a tank claim 1 , and a conduit.9. The refrigerator appliance of wherein the outlet includes a laminar flow device.10. A refrigerator appliance comprising:a housing defining at least a food compartment;at least one door attached to the housing;a water storage receptacle having an ...

Water dispenser with a cleaning mechanism

The subject matter discloses a water dispenser, comprising a water container, a water supply system, a fluid pump and a control unit. The water supply system is configured to supply water from the water container to a hot water reservoir and to a cold water reservoir and is further configured to provide hot water from said hot water reservoir and cold water from said cold water reservoir to a user of said water dispenser. The fluid pump is fluidly coupled to a fluid flow system and the water supply system and is configured to pump a quantity of hot water from the hot water reservoir to the water container via a fluid flow conduit of the fluid flow system for a cleansing operation of at least the fluid flow system. The control unit is in communication with the fluid pump for controlling the cleansing operation.

COLD WATER GENERATING APPARATUS AND WATER PURIFIER HAVING THE SAME

A cold water generating apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a tank having an inlet port and an outlet port, a cooling module coupled to the tank to cool purified water introduced into the tank through the inlet port, and an internal passage unit formed inside the tank to guide the purified water from the inlet port to the outlet port, wherein a part of the purified water is phase-changed into ice within the tank by the cooling module, and another part of the purified water flows along the internal passage unit to be brought into contact with the ice so as to be discharged through the outlet port. 1. A cold water generating apparatus , comprising:a tank having an inlet port to receive water and an outlet port;a cooling block coupled to the tank to perform a heat exchange; andan internal passage formed inside the tank to guide water from the inlet port to the outlet port,wherein a portion of the water is phase-changed into ice within the internal passage by the heat exchange, another portion of the water is cooled by contact with the ice while passing through the internal passage to generate the cold water, and the cold water is discharged through the outlet port.2. The cold water generating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tank further includes a sidewall having an outer surface contacting the cooling block for the heat-exchange claim 1 , andwherein the ice is formed on an inner surface of the sidewall.3. The cold water generating apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a temperature sensor provided in the tank and spaced apart from the inner surface of the sidewall by a prescribed interval.4. The cold water generating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the heat exchange is deactivated when a temperature measured by the temperature sensor is below a threshold.5. The cold water generating apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of temperature sensors provided in the tank and spaced apart from the inner surface of the sidewall by ...

LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature. 1. A liquid dispensing device capable of being used to perform the following steps:dispensing a liquid through a dispensing mechanism that is in fluid communication with a first liquid communication means; andperiodically, automatically flushing liquid collecting in the first liquid communication means from the first liquid communication means during a time when no dispensing of the liquid has occurred, to facilitate the prevention of pathogen contamination within the liquid contained in the first liquid communication means during non-dispensing time periods.2. The liquid dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing device comprises either a pump-fed or gravity-fed liquid dispensing system.3. The liquid dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least one cold tank containing a chilled liquid claim 1 , and the first liquid communication means allows the liquid to flow along a first path between the at least one cold tank and the dispensing mechanism.4. The liquid dispensing device of claim 3 , wherein the device also includes at least one hot tank contained a heated liquid claim 3 , and a second liquid communication means allows the liquid to flow along a second path between the at least one hot tank and the dispensing mechanism claim 3 , and wherein the periodic flushing step may include the step of flushing liquid collecting in the second liquid communication means from the second liquid communication means during a time when no dispensing of the liquid has occurred claim 3 , to facilitate the prevention of pathogen ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING BEVERAGE LIQUID WITH FINNED ICE BANK

A beverage making machine may be arranged to cool a precursor liquid in a tank using a cooling liquid in a cooling container disposed around the tank. The cooling liquid may be freezable to form ice, e.g., to provide the system with improved cooling capacity and/or speed. A plurality of fins may extend between the tank and the cooling container, with each of the plurality of fins being physically attached to the cooling container or the tank and being arranged to conduct heat from the tank and/or from the cooling liquid. The plurality of fins may include first portions attached to the tank and extending outwardly, and second portions attached to the cooling container and extending inwardly. Side surfaces of corresponding first and second portions may be in contact with each other to aid in transferring heat via the fin portions. 1. A beverage making machine , comprising:a precursor liquid supply to provide precursor liquid used to form a beverage;a tank having an inlet coupled to the precursor liquid supply to receive precursor liquid into the tank, and an outlet to deliver precursor liquid from the tank to a dispensing station;a cooling container disposed around the tank, the cooling container containing a cooling liquid that is freezable to form ice; anda plurality of fins extending between the tank and the cooling container, each of the plurality of fins being physically attached to the cooling container or the tank and being arranged to conduct heat from the tank to the cooling liquid.2. The machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fins includes first portions attached to the tank and extending outwardly and second portions attached to the cooling container and extending inwardly.3. The machine of claim 2 , wherein side surfaces of corresponding first and second portions are in contact with each other.4. The machine of claim 2 , wherein the tank has an inner wall claim 2 , and the first portions of the plurality of fins extend outwardly from the inner wall ...

APPARATUS FOR GENERATING COLD WATER AND WATER PURIFIER

A water cooling apparatus and a water purifier having a water cooling apparatus is provided. The water cooling apparatus may include a case, a water tank provided within the case, a cooling block provided to be in contact with the water tank and to cool the water tank through heat exchange, a thermoelectric element having one side in contact with the cooling block and provided so as to transfer heat from the one side to another side of the thermoelectric element when power is applied thereto, an insulator provided within the case and that covers the water tank and the cooling block, and a heat dissipation block provided outside of the case and provided to be in contact with the other side of the thermoelectric element to dissipate heat from the other side of the thermoelectric element. 1. A water cooling apparatus , comprising:a case;a water tank provided within the case;a cooling block provided to be in contact with the water tank and to cool the water tank through heat exchange;a thermoelectric element having one side in contact with the cooling block and provided so as to transfer heat from the one side to another side of the thermoelectric element when power is applied thereto;an insulator provided within the case and that covers the water tank and the cooling block; anda heat dissipation block provided outside of the case and provided to be in contact with the other side of the thermoelectric element to dissipate heat from the other side of the thermoelectric element.2. The water cooling apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cooling block and the heat dissipation block are separately fastened to the case.3. The water cooling apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cooling block and the heat dissipation block are provided to be spaced apart from each other claim 2 , and wherein a rear surface of the case and a thermoelectric element claim 2 , provided in a through hole of the rear surface of the case claim 2 , are provided between the cooling block and the heat ...

WATER DISPENSER

A Sabbath compliant water dispenser, which comprises a hot water chamber, a heating element that is positioned in the hot water chamber for heating a body of water which is retained within the hot water chamber and a tap, through which hot water is dispensable. The water dispenser is controlled by a controller which is operable in a Sabbath mode to command the heating element to maintain the body of water at an essentially constant temperature which is near to scalding temperature and to command introduction of unheated water into the hot water chamber, when a low water level condition is detected. This way, overheating of the heating element is prevented, while also preventing the introduced, water from being dispensed. 1. A Sabbath compliant water dispenser , comprising:a) a hot water chamber;b) at least one heating element positioned in said hot water chamber for heating a body of water retained within said hot water chamber;c) a tap through which hot water is dispensable; andd) a controller which is operable in a Sabbath mode to command said at least one heating element to maintain said body of water at an essentially constant temperature which is at least a near to scalding temperature and to command introduction of unheated water into said hot water chamber, when a low water level condition is detected, to prevent overheating of said at least one heating element, while preventing said introduced water from being dispensed.2. The Sabbath compliant water dispenser according to claim 1 , from which hot and cold water are instantly dispensable on demand during both a working day mode and a Sabbath mode when the low water level condition is not detected4. The Sabbath compliant water dispenser according to claim 3 , wherein the controller is operable to command opening of the control valve during the working day mode for a first predetermined opening time when the water level in the hot water chamber falls below the predetermined high level and during the Sabbath ...

Water Cooler with Filter

The water cooler includes a base, a lower housing supported on the base with a cooling tank therein. A tray tank is supported on the lower housing and has a draft surfaces leading to a tray tank outlet. An outer tank with a lower opening is in fluid communication with the draft surface of the tray tank. An upper opening of the outer tank supports an inner tank with the inner tank nested within the outer tank. The inner tank has a top opening for receiving water and a bottom opening with a filter. A lid covers the openings of both the outer tank and the inner tank. The cooling tank has a cooling tank inlet for receiving water from the tray tank outlet, a cooling tank outlet connected to a spigot outside of the lower housing, an air relief tube, and a cooling mechanism attached to the cooling tank to cool water therein. 1. A water cooler comprising:a. an outer tank including an upper opening and a lower opening;b. an inner tank nested within the outer tank and including a top opening and a bottom opening;c. a filter interposed between the bottom opening of the inner tank and the outer tank for filtering water passing from the inner tank into the outer tank;d. a cooling tank for receiving water from the lower opening of the outer tank and having a cooling mechanism for cooling water in the cooling tank; ande. a spigot for receiving water from the cooling tank and for delivering water to a user.2. The water cooler of claim 1 , wherein the water cooler includes a lid that closes the upper opening of the outer tank and the top opening of the inner tank but allows air into and out of the outer tank and the inner tank.3. The water cooler of claim 2 , wherein the water cooler further includes a tray tank interposed between the outer tank and the cooling tank for receiving water from the outer tank and discharging water to the cooling tank.4. The water cooler of claim 3 , wherein the water cooler further includes a relief tube extending between a top portion of the cooling ...

WARM PRODUCT DISPENSING

A system is provided using targeted narrowband radiation emitting devices or arrays of devices that offers a solution to the difficulties surrounding heated product dispensing. Rather than maintaining an entire reservoir of product at a raised temperature, much smaller volumes (single portions or small multiples thereof) can be held ready and at temperature to be dispensed without wasting additional energy on keeping a large volume of product warm. This is achieved by leveraging the unique, targeted nature of these devices to quickly and accurately heat a small amount of product separated out from the main reservoir and held ready for dispensing. 1. A warm product dispensing system using narrowband irradiation as a primary heating source , the system comprising:a primary storage and supply reservoir for a dispensant;a secondary dispensing reservoir for the dispensant connected to the primary reservoir, the secondary reservoir having a smaller volume than the primary reservoir;narrowband irradiation devices or arrays of devices directed at the secondary reservoir and configured to emit irradiation at a narrow wavelength band that matches a desired absorption characteristic of the dispensant, wherein the secondary reservoir is formed of a material that is optically transmissive at the narrow wavelength band emitted toward the dispensant; and,a controller configured to control the system to heat the dispensant in the secondary reservoir.2. The system as set forth in wherein only the dispensant in the secondary reservoir is heated by emitted narrowband irradiation of the narrowband irradiation devices or arrays.3. The system as set forth in wherein the secondary reservoir includes an inlet and an outlet claim 1 , wherein the inlet is larger than the outlet to allow flow of dispensant into the secondary reservoir from the primary reservoir.4. The system as set forth in further comprising a cooling system configured to provide cooling function to the narrowband ...

Water Containers and Dispensers with Water Cooling Systems

Water containers and dispensers with built-in water cooling systems are provided herein. An example water dispenser includes a base, a vertical sidewall extending upwards and around an outer edge of the base, a chamber being formed by the base and the vertical sidewall, a neck extending upwards from an upper portion of the vertical sidewall, a dispensing mechanism coupled to the vertical sidewall, a vapor-compression refrigeration system coupled to the base or the vertical sidewall, an electrical connector interface coupled to the vertical sidewall, a detachable bottle, and a bowl connected to the vertical sidewall and positioned beneath the dispensing mechanism. Another example water dispenser includes a thermoelectric cooling system in addition to, or in lieu of, the vapor-compression refrigeration system. 1. A water container , the water container comprising:a flat base;a vertical sidewall, the vertical sidewall extending upwards and around an outer edge of the flat base;a cavity, the cavity being formed by the flat base and the vertical sidewall, the cavity being for containing liquid; a compressor;', 'a condenser;', 'an expansion valve; and', 'an evaporator; and, 'a vapor-compression refrigeration system coupled to at least one of the flat base and the vertical sidewall, the vapor-compression refrigeration system comprisingan electrical connector interface coupled to the vertical sidewall, the electrical connector interface being for coupling to a power source, the electrical connector interface being coupled to the vapor-compression refrigeration system.2. The water container of claim 1 , wherein the vertical sidewall further comprises a housing claim 1 , the housing enclosing the compressor claim 1 , the condenser claim 1 , and the expansion valve claim 1 , and further wherein the evaporator comprises a portion of the vertical sidewall that surrounds the cavity.3. The water container of claim 1 , wherein the flat base further comprises:two or more legs ...

ENERGY SAVING HOT TANK FOR WATER COOLER

An energy efficient water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including an energy-saving baffle, which may take the form of a conventional or bottom load water cooler, and which may be either gravity-driven or pump-fed. 1. A liquid dispensing apparatus , comprising:cold and hot tanks in liquid communication with each other and with a dispensing faucet;a baffle housed within the cold tank, the baffle separating two or more regions of liquid in the cold tank having differing temperatures;a baffle tube allowing liquid within the cold tank adjacent the baffle to move between the cold and hot tanks, the baffle tube housing a floating restrictor with a specific density less than the specific density of the liquid, wherein the restrictor normally floats upward within the baffle tube to partially seal against an upper retaining member within the baffle tube and thereby restrict liquid circulation between the hot and cold tanks; anda non-metal compartment co/meeting the hot tube and an intake portion of the hot tank, wherein the non-metal compartment forms a thermal barrier between. liquid within the baffle tube, the cold tank, and the intake portion of the hot tank.2. The liquid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a silicone gasket located to act as a thermal barrier between the intake portion of the hot tank and the cold tank.3. The liquid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hot tank is located below the cold tank claim 1 , and following liquid discharge from the hot tank claim 1 , the restrictor is pushed downwardly within the baffle tube claim 1 , to a lowermost position below a bottom edge of the cold tank claim 1 , by liquid flowing from the cold tank to replenish the hot tank.4. The liquid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the floating restrictor comprises a hollow ball.5. The liquid dispensing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising spiral-shaped tubing in liquid communication between the ...

Refrigerator appliance with hot water dispenser

A refrigerator is provided, including a cabinet formed with at least one refrigerated compartment, and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet. A vented exhaust conduit is provided at least partially within an interior of the door and defines a pathway in fluid communication with an environment exterior of the cabinet. A water heater includes a heating element located at least partially within the vented exhaust conduit and configured to heat water supplied from the refrigerator, wherein heat generated by said heating element can escape through the pathway of the vented exhaust to said environment exterior of the cabinet. A hot water dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense hot water supplied from the water heater into a receiver vessel. A method of dispensing hot water is also provided. The method utilizes at least two distinct, user-initiated steps to permit the dispensing of hot water.

SELECT FILL SENSOR SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATOR DISPENSERS

A refrigerator includes a dispenser having a dispenser well, a control for regulating a product dispensing operation, and an optical sensing system includes a camera within the dispenser well in communication with a controller for controlling the filling of a container within the dispenser well based on image data. The image data can used to detect at least one of a presence of a container in the dispenser well, a height of liquid within the container, a height of ice within the container and a shape of the container within the dispenser well, as well as to adjust a dispensing rate of product. 1. A refrigerator comprising: a controller for regulating the dispensing operation of the dispenser assembly; and', 'a camera adapted to send image data to the controller, wherein the controller regulates the dispensing operation based on the image data., 'a dispenser assembly for selectively releasing at least one of a liquid and ice into a container during a dispensing operation, said dispenser assembly including2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , further comprising: a dispenser well claim 1 , wherein the camera is exposed to the dispenser well.3. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , further comprising:at least one refrigerated compartment; anda door mounted for selectively providing access to the at least one refrigerated compartment, said dispenser well being provided, at least partially, in the door.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one refrigerated compartment constitutes a freezer compartment.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the door constitutes a freezer door.6. The refrigerator according to claim 2 , wherein the camera is located within the dispenser well.7. The refrigerator according to claim 6 , wherein the camera is positioned for imaging at least one of a presence of a container in the dispenser well claim 6 , a height of liquid within the container claim 6 , a height of ice within the container and a shape ...

Microprocessor-controlled beverage dispenser

A microprocessor-controlled beverage dispenser is disclosed, which provides a cold plate having disposed therein beverage lines and refrigerant lines. The refrigerant lines may be connected to a cooling or refrigeration system, including a heat exchanger. The beverage lines may be connected to a beverage supply for dispensing a desired beverage. Valves and pressure sensors in the refrigerant line are engaged with a microprocessor. If the temperature falls below a desired value, then the cooling system is shut off. This permits the microprocessor to closely control the temperature of the beverage being dispensed.

Movable fluid dispenser system for refrigerator

The system is a movable, portable fluid dispenser that attaches to an appliance like a refrigerator. The system is comprised of a non-refrigerated fluid source located in a non-refrigerated area; a fluid container with fluid located within a refrigerated area; fluid passage device and; a base and bracket that house dispenser valves located in the non-refrigerated area. The fluid dispenser base and bracket has movable attach device allows it to be attached on the refrigerator door. The dispenser valve housing can be moved to any position on the refrigerator door. 1. A device comprising: a fluid dispenser having , a fluid transportation means connected at one end to a non-refrigerated fluid source located in a non-refrigerated area , providing liquid to through a fluid passage device to a fluid container located within a refrigerated area with the fluid passage device transporting the fluids from the fluid container to a plurality of dispenser valves.2. A device according to further comprising having a fluid dispenser bracket that is a housing for the dispenser valves located in a non-refrigerated area with the dispenser valves being contained in the fluid dispenser bracket.3. A device according to further comprising wherein the fluid dispenser bracket has movable attachment means.4. A device according to further comprising having no power source.5. A device according to further comprising having no pump.6. A device according to further comprising having a volume control valve controlling the volume of liquid coming from the fluid source.7. A device according to further comprising having said fluid passage device having a rectangular shaped supply duct and a rectangular shaped return duct.8. A device according to further comprising having the rectangular shaped supply duct and the rectangular shaped return duct through a refrigerator seal.9. A device according to further comprising having the fluid transportation means have a pivot connector.10. A device according to ...

Cascading Ice Luge

Embodiments of ice luge apparatuses and methods for making cascading ice luges are disclosed. Apparatuses embodying the principles of the invention feature shelves in a stepwise configuration and alternative configurations. The shelves are positioned by supporting structures. Ice blocks can be frozen in trays such that pre-formed lanes are formed in the ice blocks. The trays can be of convenient size that can be placed in a conventional household freezer. Ice blocks can be arranged and oriented so that a liquid or beverage placed on the uppermost ice block will flow in the preformed lanes in a cascading manner thereby rapidly cooling the beverage with minimal dilution. 1. An apparatus for rapid chilling and dispensing of beverages comprising ,freezing trays, said freezing trays configured for freezing water into ice blocks, said trays further configured to form a preformed lane on each of the ice blocks,a plurality of shelves, each of said shelves having a pair of front mounting blocks and having a pair of rear mounting blocks, said front and rear mounting blocks having threaded holes for joining the shelves, said front mounting blocks being angled by about 12 degrees to provide for progressively increasing the pitch of each higher shelf when said shelves are joined, said shelves comprised of an upper shelf, a lowest shelf, and an intermediate shelf, said lowest shelf having a retaining member,threaded bolts, said threaded bolts being configured to be received by said threaded holes, whereby the rear end of the shelves may be joined to the front end of adjacent shelves,a support bracket configured to support the upper shelf, said support bracket further configured to rest on a supporting surface such as a table or floor, said support brackets further having threaded portions which engage said threaded holes of said mounting blocks,a retaining member, said retaining member affixed to the lowest shelf and positioned wherein the ice blocks can be securely positioned on ...

WATER COOLER ADAPTER

The invention provides adapters, coolers comprising an adapter, and methods for using an adapter. In one aspect, the invention provides an adapter configured for coupling a bottle to a beverage container. The beverage container is optionally a high-capacity container, a wide-mouth container, or both (e.g. a common 5 gallon container). Optionally, the bottle is a 5 gallon water bottle. 1. An adapter comprising:a lid configured to cover a container having a mouth diameter of at least about 8 inches (‘wide mouth container’), wherein the lid comprises an external side and a luminal side configured to face the lumen of a container;a collar located on the external side of the lid, wherein the collar is configured to receive the neck of a water bottle; anda flow tube configured to transmit liquid from the lumen of an inserted bottle to the to the luminal side of the lid.2. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a lip.3. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a breather configured to transmit air to the lumen of an inserted bottle.4. The adapter of claim 3 , wherein the breather is configured to transmit air to the lumen of an inserted bottle from either the luminal side of the lid claim 3 , the external side of the lid claim 3 , or both.5. The adapter of claim 4 , wherein the breather comprises an air tube positioned about the flow tube.6. The adapter of claim 5 , further comprising a common housing comprising the flow tube and the air tube claim 5 , wherein the common housing is configured as a tube connecting the luminal side and external side claim 5 , and extends out on the external side of the lid through the collar.7. The adapter of claim 5 , wherein the breather comprises a second air tube configured to transmit air from the external side at a location outside the collar to the luminal side of the lid.8. The adapter of claim 1 , wherein the lid is substantially circular in cross-section.9. The adapter of claim 8 , wherein the lid has a ...

APPARATUS FOR DRAWING BEVERAGES

An Apparatus for drawing beverages, such as beer, includes a casing in which there is housed a compression refrigeration unit and has a receptacle located superiorly and adapted to contain the barrel of the beverage. The receptacle is refrigerated by the refrigeration unit. The casing is provided with a compartment, located frontally and also refrigerated by a refrigeration unit, configured to contain drinking glasses accessible through an openable front door of the casing. 1. An Apparatus for drawing beverages , contained in barrels having a limited capacity , comprising:a casing housing a compression refrigeration unit and having a receptacle arranged superiorly and designed to contain therein a beverage barrel,said receptacle being refrigerated by the refrigeration unit,the casing comprising a compartment located frontally in a position underlying said receptacle, andsaid compartment being refrigerated by said refrigeration unit and being configured to contain drinking glasses accessible through an openable front door of the casing.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is defined by a hollow cylindrical metal body cooled by a coil evaporator of the refrigeration unit.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said compartment is cooled by a zigzag evaporator of the refrigeration unit.4. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said compartment is cooled by a zigzag evaporator of the refrigeration unit.5. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the beverage barrel holds beer. The present invention generally refers to the dispensing of beverages contained in pressurised barrels, particularly beer.Typically the dispensing of beverages thus made occurs by means of refrigerated drawing apparatus adapted to operate with barrels having capacity in the order of 30 litres and above: besides being relatively complex, such apparatus have considerable overall dimensions and they are not suitable for any other use apart from professional purposes. ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

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. 1. A water dispenser , comprising:a) a cabinet having upper and lower end portions and an interior;b) a reservoir contained within the cabinet, the reservoir being capable of holding water;c) an anti-spill annular housing that is attached to the cabinet above the reservoir;d) said cabinet housing having a central opening surrounded by a bottle support surface that is configured to support an inverted water supply bottle having a neck;e) the housing having an interior and a probe that extends upwardly for connecting to a water supply bottle opening;f) at least one spigot in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing water;g) a diffuser contained within the reservoir for emitting bubbles into the reservoir;h) an ozone generator contained within said annular housing and being operably connected to the diffuser;i) a pump that is in fluid communication with the ozone generator and the diffuser so that the pump can transmit ozone from the generator to the diffuser;j) a controller operably connected to the ozone generator;k) the controller being programmable regarding the timing and duration of ozone generated by the ozone generator and sent to the diffuser; andl) wherein the controller is programmable regarding activation of the pump.2. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the pump is programmable regarding the timing and duration of air to be sent to the diffuser from the pump.3. The water dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the pump is spaced apart from the ozone generator.4. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is programmable regarding the amount of ozone generated claim 1 , the amounts being chosen from between ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER

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. 1. A water dispenser , comprising:a) a cabinet having upper and lower end portions and an interior;b) reservoir contained within the cabinet, the reservoir being capable of holding water;c) an anti-spill annular housing that is attached to the cabinet above the reservoir, said anti-spill annular housing having a central opening surrounded by a bottle support surface that is configured to support an inverted water supply bottle having a neck,d) said anti-spill annular housing including a probe, the probe extending upwardly and configured to connect to a water supply bottle at the bottle opening;e) at least one spigot in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing water;f) a diffuser contained within the reservoir for emitting bubbles into the reservoir;g) an ozone generator contained within said annular housing,h) a flow line that connects the ozone generator to the diffuser;i) a pump that is in fluid communication with the ozone generator and the diffuser so that the pump can transmit ozone from the generator to the diffuser via the flow line;j) a controller operably connected to the ozone generator;k) the controller being programmable regarding the timing and duration of ozone generated by the ozone generator and sent to the diffuser;l) wherein the controller includes a circuit board contained within an interior of said anti-spill housing, said circuit board extending along an arcuate path that extends at least partially circumferentially around said central opening;m) said anti-spill housing having an interior, an upper section, and a lower section that defines a separating wall that separates said housing interior from the water ...

Pedestal

A pedestal includes a seating surface portion on which water dispenser is to be placed; legs defining, under the seating surface portion, a robot receiving space which a self-propelled cleaning robot for cleaning a floor surface can enter and exist, and in which the cleaning robot can be received; and a charging station provided in the robot receiving space for charging the self-propelled cleaning robot. The pedestal allows the owner of an existing water dispenser to easily find a place for both this water dispenser and a self-propelled cleaning robot.

PORTION COOLER

A device for cooling beverages comprises a cooling chamber , a supply arrangement , a dispensing arrangement and at least one thermoelectric converter . The cooling chamber encloses a hollow space . The supply arrangement is configured to supply a liquid to the hollow space enclosed by the cooling chamber. The dispensing arrangement is configured to withdraw liquid from the hollow space enclosed by the cooling chamber, and the at least one thermoelectric converter has a first surface through which an amount of cooling is delivered when the thermoelectric converter is supplied with electric energy. In the device the first surface is in thermal contact with the cooling chamber, and the cooling chamber includes in its interior at least one array of spaced apart fins , each extending from one of the sidewalls of the cooling chamber into the interior thereof.

MODULAR COOLING SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND RELATED METHODS

A cold beverage dispensing system includes a beverage dispenser having an ice maker and at least one nozzle for dispensing a beverage formed by multiple components including water. A method of operating the system involves: mounting at least one condensing unit on a frame; interconnecting the condensing unit with a heat exchanger such that coolant exiting the at least one condensing unit follows a flow path through the heat exchanger and back to the at least one condensing unit; connecting a water supply of the beverage dispenser to feed into the heat exchanger for being cooled; and connecting a cooled water outlet of the heat exchanger to a water supply input of the beverage dispenser such that cooled water from the cooled water outlet is used by the beverage dispenser as a component of the beverage dispensed by the nozzle. 1. A method of operating a cold beverage dispensing system that includes a beverage dispenser having an ice maker and at least one nozzle for dispensing a beverage formed by multiple components including water , the method comprising:identifying a dispensing load of the beverage dispenser;based upon the identified dispensing load, selecting a number of condensing units to be used for chilling incoming water to the beverage dispenser, wherein the number corresponds to the dispensing load;mounting the condensing units on a common frame;interconnecting each of the condensing units with a heat exchanger such that (i) coolant exiting the condensing units in parallel is combined and follows a common flow path through the heat exchanger and (ii) coolant exiting the heat exchanger is as single flow is split into parallel paths to feed the condensing units;connecting a potable water supply for the beverage dispenser to feed from the heat exchanger having been cooled by the heat exchanger;connecting a cooled water outlet of the heat exchanger to a water supply input of the beverage dispenser such that cooled water from the cooled water outlet is used by ...

Manual Dispensing Valve

A pinch valve includes a valve block. A valve insert defines a tube chamber and is disposed within an open interior of the valve block. A valve gate includes a body. The valve gate body is movably engaged with the valve insert. The valve gate is at least partially disposed within the open interior of the valve block. A lever is pivotably connected to the valve insert. The lever includes a tube projection that is pivotably movable within the tube chamber.

REMOVABLE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE CORE

A beverage storage container is described. The beverage storage container includes a removable core containing a viscous temperature sensitive fluid and a containing vessel base configured to hold the temperature sensitive core. The beverage storage container also includes a containing vessel body configured to be in thermal connection with the removable core; and a thermoplastic insulator configured to prevent rapid transfer of temperature between the removable core and the containing vessel body. 1. A beverage storage container comprising:a removable core containing a viscous temperature sensitive fluid;a containing vessel base configured to hold the temperature sensitive core;a containing vessel body configured to be in thermal connection with the removable core; anda thermoplastic insulator configured to prevent rapid transfer of temperature between the removable core and the containing vessel base.2. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive fluid is a viscous temperature sensitive fluid.3. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensitive fluid is one of: oil and gel.4. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the removable core is capable of being independently heated or cooled.5. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the containing vessel base includes an anti-skidding ring.6. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the containing vessel base is weighted.7. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the containing vessel base includes a drip collection surface.8. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the containing vessel body includes a spout.9. The beverage storage container of claim 8 , wherein the spout is made of polycarbonate electroplate.10. The beverage storage container of claim 1 , wherein the containing vessel body includes an infuser.11. The beverage storage container of claim 10 , wherein the infuser is made of one of: ...

LIQUID DISPENSER WITH OZONATING, RECIRCULATING AND IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Liquid dispensing systems which sanitize the liquid and liquid-contacting parts of a liquid dispensing system using ozonation, by periodically flushing the system with ozonated gas or liquid. Also disclosed and claimed are an apparatus and method for controlling temperature variations between the liquid in holding (e.g., cold and/or hot) tanks and the liquid as it is dispensed, which may be used with an Insta-Boil feature. 1. A liquid dispensing device capable of being used to perform the following steps:dispensing a liquid through a dispensing mechanism that is in fluid communication with a first liquid communication means; andperiodically, automatically flushing liquid collecting in the first liquid communication means from the first liquid communication means during a time when no dispensing of the liquid has occurred, to facilitate the prevention of pathogen contamination within the liquid contained in the first liquid communication means during non-dispensing time periods.2. The liquid dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing device comprises either a pump-fed or gravity-fed liquid dispensing system.3. The liquid dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least one cold tank containing a chilled liquid claim 1 , and the first liquid communication means allows the liquid to flow along a first path between the at least one cold tank and the dispensing mechanism.4. The liquid dispensing device of claim 3 , wherein the device also includes at least one hot tank contained a heated liquid claim 3 , and a second liquid communication means allows the liquid to flow along a second path between the at least one hot tank and the dispensing mechanism claim 3 , and wherein the periodic flushing step may include the step of flushing liquid collecting in the second liquid communication means from the second liquid communication means during a time when no dispensing of the liquid has occurred claim 3 , to facilitate the prevention of pathogen ...

Preferential distribution of cooling capacity

A cooling system for a beverage comprises an enclosure for housing a beverage container, a cold plate through which the beverage flows, and a refrigeration system that controllably cools the enclosure and the cold plate in a differential manner. In preferred embodiments, preference is given during normal operation to cooling the cold plate, and only cooling the enclosure when the cold plate is determined to be at or below a desired temperature. In some embodiments a special defrost cycle warms the cold plate while continuing to cool the enclosure. Controls can be mechanical, electronic or any combination of the two, and preferably utilizes information from both pressure and temperature sensors.

APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING WINE

Implementations described and claimed herein provide for an apparatus for storing and dispensing a fluid from a flexible portable fluid container. The apparatus includes a bottom surface and at least one sidewall that defining a cavity configured to receive a flexible portable fluid container. A support member extends from the bottom surface of the body into the cavity to help support the flexible portable fluid container. An extruding member extends outwardly from the outside portion of the sidewall and defines a channel that extends from the inside portion of the sidewall through the extruding member. The channel is sized to receive the spout of the flexible portable fluid container 1. An apparatus for storing and dispensing a fluid , the apparatus comprising:a body including a bottom surface and at least one sidewall with an inside portion and an outside portion, the bottom surface and the inside portion of the sidewall defining a cavity configured to receive a flexible portable fluid container including a spout for dispensing a fluid from within the flexible portable fluid container;a support member extending from the bottom surface of the body into the cavity, the support member for positioning the flexible portable fluid container above the bottom surface; andan extruding member extending from the outside portion of the sidewall and defining a channel that extends from the inside portion of the sidewall through the extruding member, the channel sized to receive the spout of the flexible portable fluid container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a drawer positioned in contact with the bottom surface claim 1 , the drawer configured to receive a temperature regulator claim 1 , wherein the temperature regulator is in thermal communication with the portable fluid container when the drawer is closed.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the temperature regulator comprises a coolant.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the temperature regulator ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

A liquid dispensing system is disclosed. The liquid system includes a housing, a vessel fluidly connected to the housing and containing a liquid, a preservation subsystem positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the vessel and a liquid outlet operably connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the vessel. In operation, the preservation subsystem reduces oxidization of the fluid within the vessel, while allowing the fluid to be dispensed through the liquid outlet. 1. A liquid dispensing system comprising:a housing;a vessel fluidly connected to the housing and containing a liquid;a preservation subsystem positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the vessel, wherein the preservation subsystem reduces oxidation of the liquid within the vessel; anda liquid outlet operably connected to the housing and in fluid communication with the vessel.2. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the preservation subsystem comprises an oxygen impermeable valve claim 1 , wherein the valve is coupled to a vessel outlet claim 1 , wherein liquid flows from the vessel through the valve to the liquid outlet of the housing.3. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the preservation subsystem further comprises:a gas source; anda gas line coupled to the gas source, wherein the gas line is in fluid communication with the vessel and to dispense the liquid from the liquid outlet of the housing, gas is propelled from the gas source into the vessel.4. The liquid dispensing system of claim 3 , wherein the gas is at least one of nitrogen or carbon dioxide.5. The liquid dispensing system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one fluid line in fluid communication with the vessel and the liquid outlet; anda pump coupled to the housing and in fluid communication with the at least one fluid line, wherein the pump moves the liquid from the vessel to the liquid outlet through the at least one fluid line.6. The liquid dispensing ...

COOLING DEVICE

A cooling device, provided with a coolant circuit for cooling a volume, such as a cold store, or an arrangement, such as a beverage dispensing unit, includes a pump for pumping a coolant into the coolant circuit, and a heat emission member for emitting heat absorbed by the coolant circuit from the volume or the arrangement, wherein the heat emission member is in heat exchanging communication with an evaporator of the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit being a different circuit than the coolant circuit, wherein the heat emission member of the coolant circuit and the evaporator of the refrigerant circuit are connected in a heat exchanging manner via a heat conducting substance. 118-. (canceled)191. Cooling device () , provided with:{'b': 2', '4', '19', '19', '19', '10', '2', '11', '2', '2', '4', '11', '13', '3', '3', '2', '11', '2', '13', '3', '12', '3', '2', '12', '3', '2', '12', '11', '13', '11', '13', '12', '28', '41', '60', '12, 'i': a', 'b, 'a closed coolant circuit () for cooling a volume, such as a cold store, or an arrangement (), such as a beverage dispensing unit (, , ), comprising a pump () for pumping a coolant through the coolant circuit (), and a heat emission member () provided in the coolant circuit () for emitting heat absorbed by the coolant circuit () from the volume or the arrangement (), wherein the heat emission member () is in heat exchanging communication with an evaporator () of a closed refrigerant circuit (), the refrigerant circuit () being a different circuit than the coolant circuit (), wherein the heat emission member () of the coolant circuit () and the evaporator () of the refrigerant circuit () are connected in a heat exchanging manner by means of a heat conducting substance (), such that the refrigerant circuit () is used to achieve cooling of the coolant circuit () or the heat-conducting substance (), wherein the refrigerant circuit () therein is capable of achieving lower temperatures than the coolant circuit (), ...

Refrigeration Appliance Comprising A Delivery Door

A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated inner space and a refrigeration appliance door for closing the refrigerated inner space. The refrigeration appliance door includes a dispenser area with a drink dispenser device on an exterior of the refrigeration appliance door. The refrigeration appliance door has a dispenser door and the dispenser door is constructed to close the dispenser area. 115-. (canceled)16. A refrigeration appliance , comprising:a refrigerated inner space;a refrigeration appliance door for closing said refrigerated inner space, said refrigeration appliance door having an exterior and a dispenser area on said exterior;said dispenser area having a drink dispenser device; andsaid refrigeration appliance door having a dispenser door for closing said dispenser area.17. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said dispenser door has an at least partially translucent section permitting viewing of said dispenser area when said dispenser door is closed.18. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 17 , wherein said at least partially translucent section is formed of a translucent material.19. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 18 , wherein said translucent material is at least partially translucent glass or at least partially translucent plastic.20. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said dispenser area is open to said refrigerated inner space.21. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said drink dispenser device is constructed to dispense liquid or ice.22. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 16 , wherein said drink dispenser device is constructed to dispense water or water ice.23. The refrigeration appliance according to claim 16 , wherein:said refrigeration appliance door has a refrigerated goods compartment, disposed on said exterior of said refrigeration appliance door, for accommodating goods to be refrigerated; andsaid dispenser door is configured to ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A compact beverage dispensing unit includes a cooling system and a housing. A dispensing channel is defined in the housing. The dispensing channel is configured to allow associated beverage containers located in the dispensing channel to move via gravity toward a dispensing outlet of the housing 1. A beverage dispensing unit for dispensing associated beverage containers each containing a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage , the beverage dispensing unit comprising:a housing including a beverage container inlet, a dispensing outlet and a beverage container dispensing channel defined in the housing between the beverage container inlet and the dispensing outlet;a cooling system in the housing for cooling the associated beverage containers disposed along the beverage container dispensing channel;a user input device on the housing for receiving user input to control the cooling system; anda controller in communication with the user input device and the cooling system, wherein the controller is configured to operate the cooling system to maintain the beverage container dispensing channel within at least one of a first temperature range and a second temperature range based on input received from the user input device;wherein the second temperature range is lower than the first temperature range and the second temperature range is below the freezing point of water and above a freezing point of a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage in an unopened container.2. The beverage dispensing unit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one beverage container dispensing channel has a maximum height that is less than three times a maximum diameter of one of the associated beverage containers and a maximum depth less than 3.5 times the maximum diameter of one of the associated beverage containers.3. The beverage dispensing unit of claim 2 , wherein the first temperature range is between about 36 degrees and about 42 degrees Fahrenheit.4. The beverage dispensing unit of claim 1 , wherein the ...

MULTI-PURPOSE INSTANT CHILLER-HEATER APPARATUS

The present disclosure relates to a multi-purpose instant chiller-heater apparatus () having a housing () with a top portion, a bottom portion and a number of side portions. The multi-purpose instant chiller-heater apparatus () further includes a hollow tube structure () positioned within the housing () for passing the liquid to be heated or cooled through it. The hollow tube structure () is provided with an inlet () at one end of the hollow tube structure () for receiving the liquid and an outlet () at another end of the hollow tube structure () for providing chilled or heated liquid. The housing () is configured to store a heating or cooling means to heat or cool the liquid passing through the hollow tube structure () positioned inside the housing (). The housing () is provided with an insulator layer for preventing heat exchange between its interior and exterior. The liquid passing through the hollow tube structures () inside the housing () is cooled or heated to a desired temperature and is discharged through the outlet () of the housing (). 1100. A multi-purpose instant chiller-heater apparatus () for heating and/or cooling of a liquid comprises:{'b': '102', 'a housing () having a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions;'}{'b': 104', '102, 'one or more hollow tube structure or a passage () positioned within the housing () for passing a liquid there through;'}{'b': 104', '112', '104', '104, 'wherein the hollow tube structure or passage () is provided with one or more inlet () provided at one end of the hollow tube structure or passage () for receiving the liquid and to pass through the hollow tube structure or passage ();'}{'b': 102', '104, 'wherein the housing () is configured to store a heating or cooling means to heat or cool the liquid passing through the hollow tube structure or passage (); and'}{'b': 104', '114', '104, 'wherein the hollow tube structure or passage () is further provided with one or more outlet () at another end of ...

Pressurized drive shaft seal for dispensing systems and a method for using the same

A seal assembly including at least one conduit configured to allow a medium to flow therethrough, an annular retaining means operably coupled to the conduit, and an annular resilient seal member disposed in the annular retaining means. A method of sealing a dispensing system containing a food product creating a food product pressure, wherein the dispensing systems includes a drive shaft operably coupled to a seal assembly, the seal assembly including an annular resilient seal member disposed in an annular retaining member, the annular retaining member being operably coupled to at least one conduit, the method including the steps of: dispensing a medium through the at least one conduit to enter the annular resilient seal member to create a seal pressure greater than or equal to the food product pressure.

WATER SERVER

A water server includes a baffle which interferes with the downward flow of water introduced into a cold water tank through a water supply line. The baffle has a water transfer passage is formed by a downwardly recessed surface portion formed on the top surface of the baffle and having a distal edge, and an edge portion having a predetermined thickness and located over the distal edge so as to overlap the distal edge. The water transfer passage is configured such that the recessed surface portion deflects the flow of water flowing down through the water transfer passage in a horizontal direction or a direction close to a horizontal direction. Water is thus discharged from the terminal end opening defined by the distal edge and the edge portion into the lower portion of the cold water tank in a direction close to a horizontal direction. 1. A water server comprising a cold water tank configured to cool water stored in the cold water tank , a water supply line through which water is supplied into the cold water tank , a cold water discharge line extending from the cold water tank to an atmosphere , and a baffle configured to interfere with a downward flow of water introduced into the cold water tank from the water supply line ,wherein the baffle has an outermost circumferential portion, wherein the cold water tank has a lower portion within a height range extending from a bottom of the cold water tank to the outermost circumferential portion, wherein the water server is configured such that a low-temperature water layer is generated in the lower portion of the cold water tank, the low-temperature water layer being lower in temperature than water in the cold water tank above the baffle, and such that water forming the low-temperature water layer is discharged through the cold water discharge line,wherein the baffle is formed with at least one water transfer passage at a portion of the baffle located inwardly of the outermost circumferential portion such that water ...

Water dispenser

A water dispenser is provided which includes a slide table and in which a raw water container is placed at a position lower than that of a temporary water storage tank. This water dispenser includes a penetration rod configured to be inserted from below and to project into the raw water container to allow communication between the raw water container and a water supply passage. By placing a cover over the raw water container placed on a container supporting portion of the slide table, falling of dust in the vicinity of the container supporting portion can be prevented. Further, even in cases where a side peripheral portion of the raw water container collapses unevenly, the cover prevents the collapsed portion of the side peripheral portion from protruding into spaces behind front end portions of side plates of the housing.

COOLING LINE WITH COLD PLATE AND RECIRCULATING OF DISPENSED FLUID

Apparatus, systems, and methods for cooling fluids, for example beverages or beverage components, are presented. A cooling system or device includes a cold plate of bulk material (e.g., material of high thermal conductivity). A first sensor (preferably temperature sensor) is positioned within the bulk material and communicatively coupled to a processor. A first fluid line is at least partially disposed within the cold plate, having a first inlet entering and a first outlet exiting the cold plate. A second sensor (preferably temperature sensor) is positioned at the first fluid line proximal to the first outlet and communicatively coupled to the processor. The processor compares a sensor reading from the first sensor with a sensor reading from the second sensor, and issues an error report when the difference between the readings is above a threshold, or an individual reading from a sensor is outside of an operational parameter. 1. A cooling system comprising:a cold plate comprising a bulk material;a first sensor positioned within the bulk material and communicatively coupled to a processor;a first fluid line comprising a first inlet entering the cold plate and a first outlet exiting the cold plate; anda second sensor positioned at the first fluid line proximal to the first outlet and communicatively coupled to the processor;wherein the first and second sensors are temperature sensors.2. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the second sensor is disposed within the first fluid line.3. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is disposed on the first fluid line.4. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is removably disposed within a recess in the bulk material.5. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is embedded in the bulk material.6. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid line carries a first coolant.7. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid line circulates a first ...

Liquid Dispenser Caddy

A caddy for use in supporting a flexible bag of a substance to dispense as well as a system for dispensing a substance include a front wall and a back wall. A floor extends between the front wall and the back wall and angles from the back wall in a direction towards the front wall a cradle is connected to the floor and the cradle opens in a downward direction and a rearward direction. A dispenser includes a cabinet, a load cell, a valve, and a processor. The cradle engages the load cell and the processor calculates a valve open time at least in part based upon a measurement of a load impressed upon a load cell and a requested dispense volume. The processor operates the valve to open for the calculated valve open time.

WATER DISPENSER

A water dispenser is provided in which a holder is arranged at a lower level, a cold water tank is arranged at a higher level, and a raw water supply line is sterilized. The water dispenser is provided with a circulation line, upper and lower switch valves, and a heater for sterilization. The circulation line is connected at its top and bottom ends to the raw water supply line in the vicinity of the cold water tank, and in the vicinity of the holder, respectively. The switch valves are provided at upper and lower branch points, respectively. The switch vales are movable between a normal operation position in which a raw water container and the cold water tank communicate with the raw water supply line, and a sterilization operation position in which the raw water supply line communicates with the circulation line. 1. A water dispenser comprising:a holder configured to hold a replaceable raw water container filled with drinking water and including a mouth portion;a cold water tank which is arranged at a higher level than the holder, and in which drinking water is cooled;{'b': '4', 'i': 'a', 'a raw water supply line extending between the holder and the cold water tank and including a tubular joint member provided at a bottom end portion of the raw water supply line, and configured to be inserted into the mouth portion of the raw water container with the raw water container held by the holder such that an interior of the cold water tank communicates with an interior of the raw water container through the raw water supply line;'}a pump attached to the raw water supply line;a circulation line having a top end portion connected to an upper branch point of the raw water supply line in a vicinity of the cold water tank, and a bottom end portion connected to a lower branch point of the raw water supply line in a vicinity of the holder;upper and lower switch valves provided at the upper and lower branch points, respectively, and movable between a normal operation position in ...

THERMOELECTRIC COOLING TANK SYSTEM AND METHODS

Exemplary embodiments include tanks for cooling liquid where at least two thermoelectric chips come into contact with and cool a plurality of conductive fins that each extend into the interior of the tank where they come into contact with and thereby chill fluid as it is housed in and flows between two connected chambers within the tank. 1. A device for chilling liquid , the device comprising:a tank for receiving and selectively maintaining a volume of liquid within its interior;an inlet for receiving the volume of liquid into the tank;an outlet which permits for the liquid to be removed from the tank;a baffle disposed within the tank such that a first side of the baffle assists in defining a first area within the tank interior for receiving water from the inlet and a second side of the baffle assists in defining a second area within the tank interior for holding at least some of the liquid before it is removed from the tank through the outlet;at least one opening defined by at least part of the baffle and part of the interior of the tank body wherein said opening extends between the first area and the second area and permits for liquid to travel from the first area to the second area;a plurality of cooling fins connected to the tank wherein each cooling fin extends into the interior of the tank and protrudes through the first side of the baffle to the second side of the baffle such that some of the fin extends into the first area of the tank interior and some of the fin extends into the second area of the tank interior; andat least one thermoelectric chip in thermal connectivity with the cooling fins.2. The device of wherein the at least one thermoelectric chip comprises:a first thermoelectric chip in connectivity with at least some of the cooling fins; anda second thermoelectric chip in connectivity with at least some of the cooling fins.3. The device of wherein the first thermoelectric chip and the second thermoelectric chip each have a width and a height and the ...

Water dispenser unit

A water dispenser unit includes a water dispenser and a self-propelled cleaning robot, and the space for the water dispenser can be easily secured even in a limited living space. A robot receiving space is defined in the lower portion of the water dispenser such that the self-propelled cleaning robot can self-travel into and out of the robot receiving space. The water dispenser unit includes a charging station provided in the robot receiving space.

Bottled water dispensers with single-serve coffee brewing features

Combined water dispensers and coffee making devices are disclosed, which include a cabinet configured to house a water bottle in a bottom half of the interior portion of the cabinet; a cold tank that is configured to receive water from the water bottle, which is connected to an evaporator; one or more hot tanks that are configured to receive water (directly or indirectly) from the cold tank, which are connected to a heating coil to heat the water that is contained therein; and a coffee making device located on a top side of the cabinet. The coffee making device receives water from the hot tank, receives a disposable cartridge that contains coffee grinds for a single-serving of coffee, causes water to contact the coffee grinds to produce a coffee beverage, and employs a set of spikes to make water entry and exit apertures in the cartridge.

DUAL COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE DILUTING AND COOLING MEDIUM CONTAINER AND SYSTEM

A beverage diluting and cooling container includes a floor, a peripheral sidewall, and a divider wall that divides an interior space defined by the peripheral sidewall into a first compartment that receives a cooling medium for cooling and diluting a beverage received into the first compartment. The divider wall also divides the interior space into a second compartment that holds a second quantity of a cooling medium for non-dilutingly cooling the beverage. The second compartment is sealed from the first compartment to prevent flow of liquid from the second compartment into the first compartment. One or more of the floor or a portion of the sidewall bounding the first compartment includes at least one opening therethrough to allow flow of the beverage out of the first compartment while containing the cooling medium in the first compartment. 1. A beverage diluting and cooling container comprising;a floor;a peripheral sidewall extending upwardly from the floor and extending around the floor to define an interior space; anda divider wall extending upwardly from the floor and connected to opposing interior sides of the sidewall to divide the interior space defined by the peripheral sidewall into a first compartment that receives and holds a first quantity of a cooling medium for cooling and diluting a beverage received into the first compartment, the divider wall also dividing the interior space defined by the peripheral sidewall into a second compartment that holds a second quantity of a cooling medium for non-dilutingly cooling the beverage,wherein the divider wall, the floor, and the sidewall bound and define the second compartment such that the second compartment is sealed from the first compartment to prevent flow of liquid from the second compartment into the first compartment,wherein one or more of the floor or a portion of the sidewall bounding the first compartment includes at least one opening therethrough to allow flow of the beverage out of the first ...

Water dispenser and dispenser tray for water dispenser

A water dispenser is provided which is, if water leakage should occur, capable of detecting such water leakage at an early stage. The water dispenser includes a dispenser tray disposed between the housing and the floor surface and vertically separating the housing from the floor surface. The dispenser tray includes a dispenser support surface on which the housing is supported, a peripheral wall surrounding the dispenser support surface, and a water leakage indicator disposed in a region surrounded by the peripheral wall, and configured to change between a water leakage alarm state and a non-water-leakage-alarm state depending on whether or not there is water.

CHILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A machine dimensioned so as to be placed on the countertop of a bar for dispensing chilled alcoholic beverage includes a housing forming an enclosure with a beverage faucet having a handle mounted on its front outer surface. The enclosure provides a cooled interior section and a noncooled interior section. Heat-generating portions of a refrigeration cooling unit are contained in the noncooled interior portion. The cooled interior portion provides a beverage container mount configured to removably receive a stopper shaft of a bottle stopper which is fluidly connected via a manifold so an inclined beverage container can supply beverage to a beverage storage tank. A portion of an evaporator coil of the refrigeration cooling unit is located within the beverage storage tank for further cooling the alcoholic beverage. Chilled alcoholic beverage is transferred from the beverage storage tank to the beverage faucet via a beverage delivery tube fluidly connecting the beverage storage tank to the beverage faucet. 1. A machine for dispensing chilled alcoholic beverage , comprising:a housing forming an enclosure having side and bottom surfaces and a removable top, said housing being dimensioned so as to be placed on the countertop of a bar, and providing a beverage faucet mounted on a front outer surface of said housing, said beverage faucet having a movable handle for displacing a faucet stop and dispensing said alcoholic beverage;said enclosure providing an insulating wall mounted within said housing, said insulating wall extending substantially from side-to-side and from top-to-bottom of said enclosure thereby providing a first enclosed portion adjacent said front outer surface of said housing and a second enclosed position adjacent a rear outer surface of said housing;a refrigeration cooling unit contained within said housing, said refrigeration cooling unit including a compressor, condenser and evaporator coil, at least said compressor being located in said second enclosed ...

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING AND MIXING COLD BEVERAGES

Apparatus for dispensing mixed beverages obtained by mixing fresh vegetable products that were previously cut into small pieces, ground and frozen before being inserted into the apparatus and kept frozen until they are ready to be used. This apparatus comprises a beverage pickup compartment accessible from outside, a plurality of distinct and separate containers suitable to contain a specific quantity of frozen product, and to selectively distribute a definite quantity of the product contained therein in a mixing station, in which said containers are associated with a respective collecting means to containers toward a respective path that includes said mixing station and a thawing station; the latter is suitable to be positioned either upstream or downstream of said station. 1. Dispensing apparatus for dispensing and mixing cold beverages comprising:{'b': '60', 'a pick-up compartment () accessible from outside,'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '20', '10', '11', '12', '20', '40, 'a plurality of separate and distinct containers (, , . . . ), each of them being able of containing a specific quantity of frozen product, and of selectively distributing a pre-determined product amount into a mixing device (), wherein at least a part of said plurality of containers is associated to a respective collecting device of a plurality of collecting devices (-A, -A, -A . . . ) able of mechanically collecting a predetermined quantity of the respective product and of transferring it from the respective container of said plurality of containers into a respective path which comprises said mixing device () and a liquefaction or de-freezing device (),'}{'b': 10', '11', '12', '13', '10', '11', '12', '13', '20, 'first conveying means (-B, -B, -B, -B . . . ) able of conveying the products from said collecting devices (-A, -A, -A, -A . . . ) to said mixing device (),'}{'b': 10', '2', '11', '2', '12', '2', '13', '2', '10', '11', '12', '13, 'first valves (-, -, -, - . . . ) arranged in said first ...

Apparatus for dispensing a fluid from a container and regulating a temperature thereof

An apparatus regulates a temperature of a fluid inside a container and dispenses the fluid from the container. The apparatus has a body with an axis, a cavity adjacent a distal end, a bore adjacent a proximal end, and a fluid inlet formed through the body to the bore. The body contacts the fluid inside the container. A second fluid may be located and sealed inside the cavity, and have a freezing point of about 10° C. or less. A nozzle may be mounted to the body. The nozzle has a channel in communication with the fluid inlet through which the fluid flows out of the container through the nozzle. A seal may be mounted to the body. The seal may have a radial seal to seal radially between the body and an interior of the container, and an axial seal to seal axially between the nozzle and the container.

WATER VALVE PREVENTING REDUNDANT WATER FROM DRIPPING AND REFRIGERATOR USING THE SAME

A water valve, in which a water film is formed when the water valve connected to a water tank provided at a refrigerator door is opened and then closed and thus water film sealing is established downstream of an opening/closing surface of the water valve, thereby preventing dripping of water remaining in the water valve, enabling a clean use, and a refrigerator using the water valve. A valve body structure, in which a tube for guiding a flow of water toward a portion where a water film is to be formed between a nozzle and a valve is provided at the valve and an opening for releasing a water pressure even when the flow of water excessively concentrates, and thus, the water flowing through the opening may join a mainstream of the water discharged through a water passing hole. 1. A valve for a nozzle to control dispensing of liquid by sliding along a lengthwise direction of the nozzle , the valve comprising:an outlet end having a water passing hole through which the liquid is discharged;a tube extending from the outlet end toward an inner space of the nozzle;an outer insertion wall extending from the outlet end toward the nozzle and spaced from an outer circumferential surface of the nozzle by a predetermined distance; andan opening to allow release of pressure from a space between the outer insertion wall and the tube.2. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the opening is provided at least at the outlet end and connects a space between the outer insertion wall and the tube and the water passing hole.3. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the opening is provided at least at the outlet end and a portion of the tube connected to the outlet end and connects a space between the outer insertion wall and the tube claim 1 , the water passing hole claim 1 , and an inner space of the tube to one another.4. The valve of claim 1 , wherein the opening is provided from an end of the tube to around the outlet end and connects a space between the outer insertion wall and the tube and an inner ...

AUTOMATIC WATER FILL DISPENSER FOR REFRIGERATOR

Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an automatic water fill dispenser for a refrigerator appliance. More particularly, the embodiments of the present invention relate to an automatic water fill dispenser for a refrigerator, in which the dispenser includes a storage unit configured to store water inside the refrigerator door, and a container unit configured to be automatically supplied with water from the storage unit. The automatic water fill dispenser includes: a storage unit provided in an inner side surface of a refrigerator door and configured to store water; and a container unit provided on a side of the storage unit in fluid communication with the storage unit and configured to receive water automatically from the storage unit. 1. An automatic water fill dispenser for a refrigerator appliance , the automatic water fill dispenser comprising:a storage unit disposed in an inner side surface of a refrigerator door and configured to store water therein; anda container unit disposed on a side of the storage unit and in fluid communication therewith and configured to receive water automatically supplied from the storage unit.2. The automatic water fill dispenser of further comprising a water level sensor coupled on a rear side of the container unit and configured to detect a water level inside the container unit claim 1 , andwherein water is automatically supplied to the container unit responsive to a detection by the water level sensor.3. The automatic water fill dispenser of further comprising a water supply unit disposed between the storage unit and the container unit and configured to supply water from the storage unit to the container unit.4. The automatic water fill dispenser of claim 3 , wherein the water supply unit comprises:a water supply hose configured to be in fluid communication with the storage unit and the container unit; anda valve configured to regulate a flow of water through the water supply hose.5. The automatic water fill ...

Beverage Dispenser for Refrigerator

A beverage dispenser having a tank located inside a refrigerator which stores a beverage. A tube connects the tank to a spigot with a plunger and a valve located outside the refrigerator and below the tank. The plunger opens and closes the valve. When the valve is in an open position the beverage flows from the tank, through the tube and is dispensed from the spigot. When the valve is in a closed position, the beverage ceases to flow. Also included is a push bar which when pressed, causes the plunger to move to a position which causes the valve to open. When the push bar is released, the plunger returns to a position which causes the valve to close. In an alternate embodiment, also included are a second tank, tube, spigot and a selector which operates so that the beverage can flow from either tank to its associated spigot.

Refrigerator and beverage supplying method using the same

A refrigerator having a storage unit disposed on the inside of a door and capable of dispensing beverage from a beverage container stored in the storage unit. A supporting unit is disposed on the storage unit for supporting the beverage container downward. The supporting unit has a first mounting hole. A valve is coupled to a mouth of the beverage container for selectively allowing beverage contained in the beverage container to be dispensed. At least a portion of the valve is located in the first mounting hole. A lever is disposed under the supporting unit and coupled to the valve. When an external force is applied to the lever, the valve is open and allows the beverage to be supplied to the outside of the beverage container through the mouth of the beverage container.

COLD-WATER GENERATING TANK, AND WATER COOLER EQUIPPPED WITH SAME

Disclosed are a cold-water generating tank for generating cold water by using the ice thermal storage method and a water cooler equipped with same. The disclosed cold-water generating tank may comprise: a tank body which houses, on the inside thereof, an ice storage liquid cooled by means of a cooling unit; a cooling tube provided on the inside of the tank body in order to cool the ice storage liquid housed inside the tank body; and a cold-water generating unit which has a heat exchange tube forming a flow pathway where inflowing water becomes cold water through heat exchange with the ice storage liquid, and has an extension member positioned on the outer circumferential surface of the heat exchange tube in order to widen the area of contact with the ice storage liquid. 1. A cold water generating tank comprising:a tank body accommodating an ice storage liquid cooled by a cooling unit;a cooling tube included in the tank body and configured to cool the ice storage liquid accommodated in the tank body; anda cold water generating unit including a heat exchange tube configured to form a flow path on which inflowing water becomes cold water by heat exchange with the ice storage liquid and an extension member located in an outer circumferential surface of the heat exchange tube and configured to increase a contact area with the ice storage liquid,wherein the cold water generating unit is installed inside the tank body to surround a circumference of the cooling tube.23-. (canceled)4. The cold water generating tank of claim 1 , further comprising a circulation unit configured to circulate the ice storage liquid accommodated in the tank body claim 1 , andwherein the circulation unit jets the ice storage liquid in a direction from the cooling tube toward the cold water generating unit.5. The cold water generating tank of claim 4 , wherein the cooling tube has a spiral shape claim 4 , three-dimensionally claim 4 , andthe heat exchange tube has a spiral shape, three- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING CONSUMABLE LIQUIDS

A networked system for providing and maintaining a set of liquid dispenser stations is described. The fluid dispensers communicate with a managing/supervisory cloud server via an interposed base station. The fluid dispensers communicate locally with the base station via wireless communication network links. The base station operates as an accumulator of status/usage information provided by the dispenser stations and bridge for passing information and control commands between the cloud server and the individual dispenser stations. The dispenser stations are configured with control processors (controllers) to facilitate performing a variety of local control operations associated with dispensing liquids that have been cooled (or heated) prior to dispensing by the dispenser stations. Additionally, the dispenser stations cooperatively operate with the cloud server (via the base station) to support a variety of real time control and maintenance operations relating to the dispenser stations operating at potentially thousands of distinct geographic locations. 1. A liquid dispenser station comprising:a filler including a filler outlet for delivering a liquid;a sensor assembly configured to provide an electronic signal indicative of object presence proximate the filler outlet; anda controller configured with a processor and a computer readable medium including computer executable instructions for carrying out a set of liquid dispenser station management operations.2. The liquid dispenser station of further comprising a liquid conditioning system.3. The liquid dispenser station of wherein the liquid conditioning system includes a filtering subsystem including an electronic filter identification tag reader claim 2 , and reading identification information associated with a filter identification tag of an installed filter, and', 'executing filter management tasks based upon the identification information and tracked usage of the installed filter., 'wherein the controller is ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER SYSTEMS

A core coupling module for use with a dispenser system includes a plurality of sockets. Each of the plurality of sockets includes a socket fitting configured to couple to a compatible core fitting configuration. At least two of the plurality of sockets each include a socket fitting configured to couple to the same compatible core fitting configuration. 120-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:a first core module configured to modulate one or more characteristics of a liquid contained within a beverage system, the first core module being one of an agitation core, a thermal core, or an infusion core, the first core module having a core fitting configuration configured to couple the first core module into a first socket disposed within a cover of the beverage system; and a container body that defines an internal volume of the beverage system, the internal volume being configured to contain the liquid within the beverage system;', 'a cover configured to be positioned on the container body, the cover having a lower surface and an upper surface; and', 'the first socket disposed within the cover and extending through the cover between the lower surface and a recessed surface portion of the upper surface, the upper surface dimensioned to direct liquid along the upper surface toward the recessed surface portion, the first socket having a socket fitting configured to couple to the core fitting configuration of the first core module so as to couple the first core module into the first socket such that when the cover is positioned on the container body, a portion of the first core module is positioned within the internal volume defined by the container body., 'the beverage system comprising22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the beverage system further comprises a second socket disposed within the cover and extending through the cover between the lower surface and the recessed surface portion of the upper surface claim 21 , the second socket having a second socket fitting ...

COLD BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND CUTTER ASSEMBLY FOR COLD BEVERAGE DISPENSER

An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source. 113-. (canceled)14. An apparatus for making a beverage comprising:a housing having a longitudinal axis associated with the height of the housing, said housing having at least a first receptacle and a second receptacle;a cutting assembly interacting with the first and second receptacles;wherein the receptacles are angled such that any containers received in the receptacles are angled at an angle of about 10 degrees to about 50 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the housing includes a forward-facing surface claim 14 , and the receptacles are angled towards the forward-facing surface such that a bottom end of each receptacle is positioned further away from the forward-facing surface than a top end of each receptacle.16. The apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising:a funnel positioned below the first and second receptacles;at least one water outlet associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles and the funnel for adding water thereto;wherein the first and second receptacles are in direct communication with the funnel.17. The apparatus of ...

FACILITY FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FOR TASTING AND METHOD FOR OPENING A BEVERAGE CONTAINER USING SUCH A FACILITY

An installation () comprising a storage zone () for storing the container () of the beverage for preparation; a liquid flow circuit () provided with at least one feed inlet () for feeding a beverage for preparation extending in said storage zone () and being provided with a perforation member (); cooling and/or heating means () arranged along the liquid flow circuit (); a sensor () for measuring the circuit temperature of the liquid flow circuit (); and means () for providing a setpoint temperature corresponding to the tasting temperature desired for the beverage. 1. An installation for preparing a beverage for tasting , in particular a wine stored inside a container , said installation comprising:a storage zone for storing the container of the beverage for preparation;a liquid flow circuit provided with at least one feed inlet for feeding a beverage for preparation and with at least one dispensing outlet for dispensing the prepared beverage, the feed inlet for feeding a beverage extending in said zone for storing the container and being provided with a perforation member accessible to said container via the storage zone;cooling and/or heating means arranged along the liquid flow circuit in the portion of the liquid flow circuit referred to as the liquid flow circuit temperature control portion;a sensor for measuring the temperature referred to as the circuit temperature in the liquid flow circuit temperature control portion; andmeans for providing input data representative of a setpoint temperature corresponding to the tasting temperature desired for the beverage;wherein said installation further comprises a sensor for measuring the temperature of the container;a control unit configured to control the cooling and/or heating means as a function of the setpoint temperature, of the measured temperature of the container, and of the measured temperature of the circuit; and,in the zone for storing the container, a closure member for at least partially closing access from ...

Machine Intended For Cooling And Draining The Contents Of A Metal Beverage Can

A machine intended for cooling and draining contents of a metal beverage can comprising a refrigerated housing intended to receive a can; a tube projecting into the refrigerated housing and defining a bore. The machine further includes a removable subassembly including a stirrer mounted to slide with respect to the tube to pass through the bore between an upper position in which the stirrer projects above the upper edge of the tube and a position in which the stirrer is set back with respect to the upper edge of the tube; a duct having an outlet orifice and an inlet orifice communicating with the bore; a plug blocking or opening selectively the outlet orifice of the duct.

Apparatus for drawing beverages

Apparatus for drawing beverages, particularly beer, comprising a casing (1) in which there is housed a compression refrigeration unit and having a receptacle (6) located superiorly and adapted to contain the barrel (F) of the beverage. The receptacle (6) is refrigerated by the refrigeration unit, the casing (1) also being provided with a compartment (5), located frontally and also refrigerated by a refrigeration unit, configured to contain drinking glasses (B) accessible through an openable front door (4) of the casing (1).

Cold beverage dispenser and cutter assembly for cold beverage dispenser

An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.

Beverage dispenser and method of refilling

Liquid dispenser

A liquid dispenser for use with a disposable liquid supply container and a method of using the dispenser is described. The dispenser regulates the flow of liquid by way of a clamping device which substantially seals the liquid from the ambient air. A support for holding the container in an elevated position above the clamping device contains guide flanges which are used to adjust the area in which the container is positioned in the dispenser to accommodate several volume sizes. The liquid flows from the container by gravity through a connector passage which is regulated by the clamping device. In a preferred embodiment, a cooling device is provided to cool the liquid as it flows from the container.

Dispensing device and method for rapidly heating and delivering a flowable product

The invention relates to a method and a dispensing device for rapidly and efficiently heating/cooling a flowable food product whereby removable cassettes are provided for receiving a pouch containing food; the cassettes comprising pairs of opposed thermal conductive surfaces wherein the surfaces delimit together a limited spacing adapted to contact a pouch and means for applying heat to said at least pair of cassettes.

Food dispenser with timer control

A food dispenser having a vessel for containing food, such as a beverage, is provided. A delivery conduit communicates with the vessel to deliver a flow of food from the vessel. A valve cooperates with the deliver conduit to open and close the delivery conduit to regulate the flow of food through the delivery conduit. A primary actuator is displaced from a first position to a second position to actuate the valve to ebable food to flow through the delivery conduit. Valve control circuitry connected with a source of power is responsive to actuation of the primary actuator for opening the valve to permit a flow of food through the delivery conduit during the period of time that the primary actuator is in the second position up to a selected time limit provided by primary actuator timer circuitry.

Wine storage and dispensing apparatus

An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.

Wine storage and dispensing apparatus

An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot.

Liquid dispenser

A liquid dispenser is provided which can save space and which facilitates maintenance, refill operations, and checking the amount of solution remaining. This liquid dispenser is provided with: a housing unit (4) housing a stock solution container (30) which comprises a dispensing unit provided protruding from a bag-shape sealed unit filled with a condensed stock solution, and from which the condensed stock solution is dispensed from a dispensing opening in the dispensing unit when an external force deforms the sealed unit; and a stock solution dispensing mechanism (5) which controls dispensing and stopping of the condensed stock solution from the stock solution container (30) housed in the housing unit (4). The stock solution dispensing mechanism (5) is provided with a first valve opening and closing mechanism which opens and closes a first valve disposed in the path of flow from the sealed unit to the dispensing unit, a second valve opening and closing mechanism which opens and closes the second valve disposed in the path of flow from the dispensing unit to the dispensing opening, and an opening and closing control mechanism which controls the first valve opening and closing mechanism and the second valve opening and closing mechanism.