КЛАПАННАЯ СИСТЕМА ВЫДАЧИ НАПИТКОВ

Изобретение относится к диспенсерам последующего смешивания для выдачи заказанного напитка из жидких концентратов напитка, включая концентрированные ароматизаторы. Техническим результатом является уменьшение площади, необходимой для размещения оборудования выдачи напитков. Клапанная система выдачи напитков содержитпервый регулятор расхода, имеющий первый путь потока и первыйсердечник, расположенный в первом пути потока для открытия и закрытия первогопути потока; второй регулятор расхода, имеющий второй путь потока и второйсердечник, расположенный во втором пути потока для открытия и закрытиявторого пути потока; и приводное устройство клапана, выполненное с возможностью перемещения, соединенное с двигателем, имеющим проходящий вверх вал двигателя,причем приводное устройство клапана, выполненное с возможностьюперемещения, выполнено с возможностью перемещения в первое положениевблизи первого сердечника, чтобы заставлять первый сердечник открывать первыйпуть потока, и во второе положение вблизи ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ГАЗИРОВАНИЯ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ, СОДЕРЖАЩИХСЯ В БУТЫЛКАХ

Использование: для газирования жидкостей, например в бытовых сифонах. Сущность изобретения: при нажатии на рычаг 52 перемещаются вниз плунжер 51 и шток 46, что позволяет газу проходить из баллончика 42 в камеру 36 и затем по гибкой трубке 30 в резервуар 13 с газируемой жидкостью. При опускании рычага 52 пружина 43 расправляется, толкая вверх шток 46, который закрывает клапанный узел 45, возвращая плунжер 51 вверх в его первоначальное положение. Корпус 39 может быть снабжен разрушаемой мембраной 55, выпускающей избыточное давление в баллончике 42. Рычаг 52 может быть нажат, когда головка 11 нажодится вблизи от полностью откинутого положения. Это объясняется тем, что головка 11 жестко соединена с пластиной, которая препятствует нажатию рычага 52. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КЛАПАННАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ПЭТ КЕГА

Изобретение относится к укупорочным конструкциям для емкостей, изготовленных из полиэтилентерефталата (далее ПЭТ кега), устанавливаемым на горловинах ПЭТ кегов для розлива, хранения и транспортировки напитков, находящихся в ПЭТ кеге под давлением. Клапанная конструкция для ПЭТ кега содержит крышку с центральным отверстием со средством соединения с горловиной кега, полый шток, клапанный элемент, пружину, кольцевую гайку, при этом первый конец штока выполнен открытым, а второй выполнен закрытым с кольцевым выступом, в образующей поверхности штока выполнено по меньшей мере одно окно, на штоке с возможностью перемещения вдоль него установлен клапанный элемент, центральное отверстие которого снабжено кольцевым уступом, выполненным с возможностью взаимодействия с кольцевым выступом штока и кольцевым выступом на внешней поверхности, выполненным с возможностью взаимодействия с клапанным элементом, а между клапанным элементом и кольцевой гайкой установлена пружина, при этом крышка выполнена в виде ...

ИНСТРУМЕНТ НАСТРОЙКИ ДАВЛЕНИЯ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО РЕГУЛЯТОРА И СПОСОБ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ТАКОГО ИНСТРУМЕНТА

Изобретение относится к приборам для настройки регуляторов давления, в частности регуляторов давления для пивных кегов. Предложен инструмент 100 настройки регулятора давления для настройки выходного давления регулятора 200 давления, включающий: регулировочный поршень 114, расположенный в отверстии первого корпуса 110 с возможностью перемещения, причем указанный регулировочный поршень 114 включает группу выравнивающих шпонок, расположенных на его дистальном конце, и содержит резьбовое отверстие 115, продолжающееся внутрь от его проксимального конца; поворотную регулировочную ручку 120, включающую резьбовой вал, продолжающийся наружу от нее, причем поворот указанной ручки 120 в первом положении вызывает перемещение указанного регулировочного поршня 114 вниз в указанном отверстии, а поворот указанной ручки 120 в противоположном положении вызывает перемещение указанного регулировочного поршня 114 вверх в указанном отверстии. Технический результат – упрощение настройки и повышение точности настройки ...

ВЫДАЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С АВТОМАТИЧЕСКИМ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕМ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ДВУОКИСИ УГЛЕРОДА В БОЧОНКЕ РАЗЛИВНОГО ПИВА

... 1. Выдачное устройство с автоматическим регулированием содержания двуокиси углерода в бочонке (1) разливного пива, содержащее пивной вентиль (3) для размещения в выпускном отверстии (2) пивного бочонка, выпускной кран (5), сообщающийся с указанным пивным вентилем, возможно, через шланг (4), редукционный клапан (9), сообщающийся с пивным вентилем (3), и баллон (7) со сжатой двуокисью углерода, в свою очередь сообщающийся с редукционным клапаном (9), возможно, через напорный шланг (8), отличающееся тем, что редукционный клапан (9) выполнен в виде игольчатого конусного клапана, при этом игла (15) с конусом (16) управляется сильфонным устройством (20), расположенном в корпусе клапана, при этом сильфонное устройство (20) содержит закрытую управляющую газовую смесь (21), и редукционный клапан непосредственно соединен с газовым каналом (12), выполненным в корпусе (3а) пивного вентиля, и сообщается с внутренним пространством (6) пивного бочонка (1), при этом указанная управляющая газовая смесь ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ РАСХОДНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Система дозирования сиропа с последующим смешиванием

Изобретение относится к дозировочной технике и может быть использовано для дозирования напитков с последующим их смешиванием. Целью изобретения является повьшение надежности работы. Это достигается за счет того, что при подаче сиропа к камерам 6 пневмонасоса 3 от источника 16 сироп посредством диафрагм 5 поочередно выпускается через выпускные клапаны 19 и через механизм контроля колебаний сиропа при изменении давления подается к раздаточ- яым кранам 1 для смешивания. Если давление сиропа в магистрали 20 падает ниже определенного уровня, упругий элемент 10 закрывает клапан 11 для регулирования подачи воздуха, отсекая подачу воздуха к пневмонасосу 3 и останавливая его. Упругий элемент 10 успокаивает также поток сиропа, поступающего от магистрали 20 к раздаточным кранам 1. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. i СО ...

VERFAHREN ZUR ABGABE EINER FLÜSSIGKEIT AUS EINER MEHRERE PORTIONEN ENTHALTENDEN PATRONE

MESSGERAET FUER GETRAENKELEITUNGEN.

Measuring appts. for inserting into supply lines for drinks, such as beer or lemonade. The measurement housing comprises an upper and a lower part, as well as the connections for the supply line ends. In the lower part (2), arranged about a pivot point (14) and in a central opening (36) is positioned an impellor (3). The other housing part (1) or the impellor have centring tapered extensions (1II) provided around the circumference for working in conjunction with the corresp. slopes or corners for the centring of the impellor.

EINRICHTUNG ZUM DOSIEREN VON FLUIDEN SOWIE GETRÄNKEAUSSCHANKANLAGE MIT EINER SOLCHEN DOSIEREINRICHTUNG

Einrichtung zum Betanken zweier voneinander unabhaengiger Systeme mittels einer Pumpe

BIERABGABEVORRICHTUNG.

Vorrichtung zum dosierten Abfuellen von Fluessigkeiten,insbesondere von Getraenkeportionen aus Kaffeemaschinen mit Vorratsbehaeltern od.dgl.

Automatic control valve for liquid or gaseous media esp. drinks - has supply and delivery connections with rotation body esp. ball arranged in between which is provided with passage bore movable between valve open and valve closed position

The rotary valve body (7) is adjustable between the closed and the open position by a control shaft (21). An electric motor (25) is provided for operating the rotary valve body positioned between the supply and delivery connections (3, 5). One limit switch (55a, 55b) at least is provided for the automatic switching off of the electric motor, after reaching the open or closed position, according to the corresp. activation of a changeover. The electric motor is short circuited for a standstill at least substantially free of running down, after reaching the respective final position. ADVANTAGE - Rotation valve body esp. ball is swivelable automatically controlled between closed and open position.

ANSTECHVORRICHTUNG FÜR EINEN KEG-ZAPFER

Vorrichtung zum Mischen von jeweils zwei Flüssigkeiten.

Drink tapping device for foaming drinks such as beer

The drink tapping device includes a connecting part carrying the drink to the device, and a spigot with outlet tube. There is an expansion device (12) between the connecting part (11) and the spigot (16), with an expansion channel running along curved lines, serving as a throttle between the flow resistance in the connecting part and the flow resistance in the outlet tube (18). The cross section of the expansion channel is smaller than that of the outlet tube.

Einrichtung zum Absperren von Leitungen fuer Gase und Fluessigkeiten mittels eines elastischen Schlauches

Fluessigkeitsschleuse

Improvements in or relating to the dispensing of liquids containing dissolved gas under pressure

... 936,026. Dispensing liquids by gaseous pressure. AMF Ltd. Oct. 27, 1960 [Oct. 13, 1959], No. 34623/59. Addition to 868,674. Drawings to Specification. Class 102(2). In the apparatus for dispensing liquid in which gas is dissolved, according to the parent Specification, the mechanical means for disengaging gas from solution is replaced by means for locally heating or electrolysing the liquid.

Improvements in or relating to safety devices for pressure vessels

... 716,734. Pressure relieving devices for fluids. DISTILLERS CO., Ltd. Jan. 23, 1953 [Feb. 8, 1952], No. 3332/52. Class 135 In a safety device consisting of a domed frangible diaphragm 1 clamped between body parts comprising a fitting 5 connected to a vessel in which pressure is to be relieved and a fitting 6 which receives a clamping ring 3 and leads to atmosphere, either the body or the annular clamping flange 2 of the diaphragm has attached thereto a peg or pegs 7 mating with holes in the other member whereby, by varying the number and/or arrangement of pegs in constructions having different bursting pressures, only one design of diaphragm may be inserted in a given device. The invention may be applied to devices in which a cutter, mounted on the clamping ring 3, ruptures the diaphragm at a given pressure. It is also applicable to diaphragms with vacuum supports as described in Specification 711,516. To strengthen diaphragms which are designed to burst at low pressures the clamping ring ...

STABILISING VALVE

Improvements relating to dispense valves for automatic beverage dispense systems

... 1,127,121. Dispensing beverages. s . PORTER-LANCASTRIAN Ltd. 26 July, 1965 [24 April, 1964], No. 17034/64. Heading A4T. In apparatus for dispensing gasified beverages such as beer having a pump 32 connected to a delivery tap or valve the latter comprises a housing 2 divided into upper and lower halves 4, 6 by an apertured wall 8, the lower part 6 being further divided by a wall 10 into a beer inlet chamber 12 and an outlet chamber 16, the wall 10 having an aperture 20 closed by an axially displaceable valve 24 under a spring 26, and a piston 36 in the upper part 4 is urged just clear of the valve stem 22 by a compression spring 38 and has a link rod 44 connecting it to a lever 42. When lever 42 is depressed to deliver beer its end closes a switch 50 which opens a solenoid operated valve 54 to admit compressed air to the pump 32 and to the space above piston 36 and retain it depressed and thus valve 24 open until contacts on the diaphragm pump 32 break the circuit to close valve 54 and vent ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE DISPENSING OF FLUIDS

Automatic control system for filling beverage containers

An automatic, ultrasonic system for controlling the filling of different sizes of beverage containers 14, 16 which may or may not contain various quantities of ice, includes a transducer assembly 20 and a control module 26, both preferably connected to a beverage dispenser valve assembly 12. The transducer assembly includes a pair of piezo-electric crystals for separately transmitting and receiving ultrasonic wave energy from the grate 18, the cup lip, the top of any ice in the cup, and the rising liquid level. The control module includes a microcomputer and associated circuitry. The crystals of the transducer assembly include plastics lenses attached to their respective bottom surfaces, for both coupling the crystals to air and for lensing the crystals, e.g. for producing a shaped beam. ...

ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY

APPARATUS FOR USE IN DISPENSING BEER AND A METHOD OF DISPENSING BEER USING THAT APPARATUS

LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS

MULTI-FLAVOUR DRINK DISPENSER

Carbonated beverage dispensing apparatus

CARBONATED BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS In a carbonated beverage dispensing apparatus including a dispensing valve, carbon dioxide gas is introduced into a liquid to be dispensed through the dispensing valve, and a temperature sensor is arranged to sense the temperature of the liquid, either in a carbonation tank or in the path through which the liquid is fed to the carbonation tank. A control, responsive to the temperature sensor,controls a valve which regulates the pressure at which carbon dioxide is introduced into the liquid. The carbon dioxide pressure increases with increasing liquid temperature, so that the carbonation level in the liquid dispensed through the dispensing valve is maintained at a substantially constantlevel. Both mechanical and electronic controls are disclosed.

Improvements relating to apparatus for dispensing drinks

Valve mechanism

A valve mechanism is described of the kind which is used in the dispensing of beer or the like liquid, which is to be inserted in a delivery line extending from a supply to a conventional dispensing head. The valve mechanism comprises a housing (6) having an inlet (8), which in use is connected to the supply, and an outlet (10) which extends to the dispensing head. Mounted in the housing is a chamber (12) into which liquid flows from the inlet (8) through an inlet port (16a), and from which liquid flows through an outlet port (18) to the outlet (10). A float (14) is mounted in the chamber (12) to block the outlet port 18 when fob enters the chamber 12. The housing comprises valve means including a valve body (20) and twin spool valve members (22a, 22b), which may be moved between a first condition in which there is a direct connection from the inlet to the outlet, and a second condition in which the inlet is connected to the outlet by way of the chamber (12). This enables the chamber (12 ...

Fluids dispenser

A method and apparatus for dispensing fluids such as beers wherein a plurality of fluids delivery pipes 12 are connected to a supply 26 and control valves 16 control the flow of fluid in each delivery pipe 12 so that multiple glasses can be simultaneously filled. Switches 18 and 20 can be energised to dispense fluid from selected delivery pipes or from all of the pipes simultaneaously. Meters 22 are provided in each delivery pipe 12 to allow a specific metered quantity of fluid to be dispensed.

DISPENSER

DISPENSING OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES

... 1315855 Beverage dispense systems PORTER-LANCASTRIAN Ltd 19 April 1971 [14 March 1970] 12405/70 Heading A4T In a beverage dispense system in which pressurised beer from a container 12 passes at 17, 18 into and out of the bottom of a chamber 16 to a diaphragm metering pump 11 and one or more dispense points 13, a fob detecting and venting device is provided in chamber 16 comprising a float 19 movable on guides 21 and carrying a magnet 24. Fob lowers the beer level in chamber 16 until the magnet actuates a reed switch 23 and operates a warning light 42. An air-piston actuates vent valve 26 preferably adjacent the dispense point controlled e.g. by knob 43, can release the carbon dioxide in 16 so that the beer level rises. In the full embodiment of Fig. 2 the line 17 is connected to a change-over device 31 for a plurality of containers 12 a-c, the device comprising air-piston actuated valves 32 a-c the selected inlet to which is connected via airpressure couplings 37, 38 on a control board ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

VENTING DEVICE

MANUFACTURE OF NOZZLES

DISPENSE SYSTEM

A MULTI-FLAVOUR DRINK DISPENSER

The dispenser is of modular design and comprises: a bottom plug assembly (2), a manifold assembly (5) and a spout assembly (7) each with product supply lines passing therethrough and connected together by push-in transfer plugs. The plug assembly (2) is provided with shut-off valves (14) and the manifold assembly (5) is provided with solenoid valves (6) for controlling the flow in each of the product lines. The dispenser is electronically controlled so that selected concentrates and diluents are supplied to a mixing nozzle (9) when the appropriate valves (5) are opened where they mix to form the required flavoured drink. The dispenser can be controlled in a number of modes, eg a dispensing mode and a Brix adjustment mode. ...

Liquid level detection

A liquid detection apparatus 1 comprising a reservoir 2 formed of a tubular body having end caps 6,7, a photoelectric sensor 19 for determining when the level of liquid in the reservoir 2 falls below a predetermined level, and a support assembly 4 having means 5 for ensuring that the end caps 6, 7 are retained in position against pressure in the reservoir 2. The detection apparatus 1 is advantageously used in a beverage dispensing system, and is operatively associated with an electrical circuit to prevent operation of liquid propelling means when beverage in the reservoir 2 falls below a predetermined value. The photoelectric sensor may comprise a source and detector in a transparent dome which internally reflects light from the source to the detector in the absence of liquid but permits the light to escape through the dome when liquid of similar refractive index is present. ...

Device to allow complete use of drinks supplied in containers under pressure

The device comprises a preferably transparent container 2 having an inlet 8 e.g. for beer and an outlet 22. A knob 11 operates an inlet valve (not shown) in the container cap 5 and an axially movable rod 10 having a resilient stop 15 at its lower end. A float 13 having a tube 14 extending therefrom is mounted over the rod 10 between the stop 15 and a depending inlet projection 9. With the rod 10 and stop 15 in a raised position, the inlet projection 9 seats in the top of the float 13 to connect with the tube 14. A forked element is pivoted on the cap 5 for movement by the float 13 to open and close a needle valve 16 leading to an acoustic alarm or whistle 19. When the knob is depressed, the cap valve is opened, allowing beer into the container 2 through the inlet projection 9 and tube 14. If the float 13 falls, foam and or gas may escape into the container 2 between the float 13 and the inlet projection 9. Simultaneously the needle valve 16 is opened to allow gas in the container 2 to operate ...

device for marking the head of a beverage

The device comprises a body portion 2 having a marking end 9 which in use, is held in or under a developing head whilst the beverage is poured and is then drawn through the head after the head has substantially developed to form a mark. Preferably, at least part of the device is located under the head as it forms and then drawn through the head from underneath to the top of the head. The device can also comprise a body portion having at least one opening 106 defining a shape. In use, a granulated substance 111 is sprinkled through the opening, the granulated substance landing on the top of a beverage or a food in a pattern reflecting the shape of the opening.

Beverage dispense apparatus

Dispense apparatus for beverages such as beer comprises a tap 518 at a bar, and a reservoir of beverage 510 in a cellar. A pump 552 and pump controller 554 are also provided remote from the bar 516 so as not to be operated by bar staff while they are dispensing the beverage. A line extending from the pump 552 to the tap 518 is of substantially uniform cross-section, thus providing an unrestricted flow of beverage to the tap 518. The pump 552 is preferably a gas pump, and the source of gas is preferably the same as that used to keep beverage under pressure in a keg. A chiller 570, or cooling means, may be provided in the cellar to cool the beer.

Beverage dispense

Dispensing apparatus

Apparatus for dispensing of beverages, for example, beer, ale, porter, stout or lager, comprises a housing defining a conduit through which beverage flows, an inlet connectable in use to a supply of beverage and an outlet, a discharge valve and a flow restrictor 10 provided in the conduit, wherein means are provided for selectably engaging the flow restriction in the flow of beverage. As shown, the flow restrictor is a perforated disc pivoted about a diameter from a position perpendicular to the flow of beverage to a position parallel to the flow. In a modification some, all or none of the beverage may bypass the restrictor via a parallel conduit. The present invention also provides dispensing apparatus for dispensing a beverage wherein the beverage has a gas dissolved therein and means are provided to remove gas from the beverage and discharge the gas back into the beverage either during or after dispensation to nucleate gas bubbles in the beverage.

Float lifting means for a fob detector assembly

A fob detector assembly 10 comprises a chamber 14 having an inlet 18 and an outlet 20. A float valve 16 is arranged in the chamber 14, and co-operates with a seat 24 defined by the chamber to close the outlet. Lifting means 28, for lifting the float valve 16 from its seat 24 to open the outlet 20, comprise means for reducing the pressure differential across the float valve to allow the float valve to lift away from the seat. Alternatively, the lifting means is arranged to duct a fluid against the float which can provide a force in the opposite direction to a liquid in the chamber so as to allow the float to lift. Suitably, the lifting means comprises a valve stem arranged on an axis parallel to and offset from an axis of a valve stem of a vent valve of the fob detector.

A device for marking the head of a beverage or food

A method and system for dispensing carbonated beverages at increased speed

A system for dispensing a carbonated beverage, e.g., beer, from a beverage source through a dispense tap with a spout 15 configured for bottom-filling a beverage receptacle 22, has a common path 5 for carrying the beverage from the beverage storage to a first node; first and second paths for carrying the beverage from the first node to the spout; and a valve arrangement 12, 13 for selecting the flow-path of the beverage. The first path has a higher flow resistance than the second path. The spout can have a single or separate outlets 16, fluidly connected to the two paths. The beverage may be first sent through the first path until some predetermined condition is met, at which point it is sent through the second path. The condition may depend upon elapsed time, the flow of a predetermined volume through the first path, elapsed time since the previous dispense, beverage temperature, or whether the spout is submerged by the beverage. The system allows beverages to be dispensed at fast speeds ...

Foam on beer (FOB) detector

A foam on beer detector (FOB) has a fluid inlet 323 and a fluid outlet 326. Fluid such as beer enters the FOB in an axial direction 309 and exits the FOB in the same axial direction 309. To this end, the beverage may turn back on itself 329 inside the FOB to reverse its direction. The inlet 323 is located on the opposite side of the FOB as the outlet 326. The FOB may be double walled 348,349 and a coolant may run through pipes 331,332 (Fig. 6) to keep the FOB cool and thereby minimise bacterial growth. The coolant pipes, e.g. 332, may pass through the FOB cavity. The coolant pipes may be straight.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING BEER

LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

Cup filling apparatus

An automatic control for a drink dispenser includes a plurality of sensor heads to accommodate several size cups and logic circuitry to control the flow of fluid into the cups based on the size of the cup selected.

DISPENSING PRESSURISED LIQUID

LIQUID DISPENSING UNITS

Improvements in or relating to the dispensing of fluids

BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS

Improved means for measuring and dispensing ale and the like liquors

... 407,350. Beer engines. CRAWFORD, H. J., 61, Maitland Street, and McLAUCHLAN, J. M., Collingwood, Macandrew's Bay, both in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sept. 8, 1932, No. 25032. [Class 102 (i).] In an arrangement for dispensing beer, the liquid is drawn from a container by the operation of a beer pump 13 and forced through a three-way cock 14 and a non-return valve 7 to a glass measuring-vessel 1 from which it is withdrawn by a tap 8. Alternatively, beer may be withdrawn from a tap 24 directly associated with the pump by operation of the handle 14C of the cock 14 to its right-hand position. The measuring vessel 1 and the pipe 9 may be connected to a drain pipe 15 by operating the cock 14 to its left-hand position and by raising the valve 7 by a rod inserted through an opening at the top of the vessel 1. The beer-engine may be emptied by rotating a spindle 25A carrying a cam 25 opening the lower valve member 18 so that at the end of the downward stroke, valves 18, 19 are simultaneously open. The ...

Alcohol beverage apparatus having a bursting disk

Flow sensing apparatus

SAFETY DEVICES FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEMS

An improved dispensing means for liquids

... 789,531. Dispensing liquids. WOODROW, S., and WOODROW, J. S. March 2, 1955 [Jan. 25, 19541, No. 2109/54. Class 116 [Also in Group XXVIII] Liquid stored under pressure in a cask 10 is fed to a container 15, having a pressure relief valve, under the control of a valve 20 which in other positions connects the container to a spout 20a, the spout to the cask 10, or closes all connections.

CARBONATED BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS

... 1496601 Beverage dispensing systems DISTILLERS CO (CARBON DIOXIDE) Ltd 2 Aug 1976 [20 Aug 1975] 34633/75 Heading A4T [Also in Division H1] A carbonated beverage, e.g. beer, dispensing system comprises a flow booster in the line 4 between a bulk storage container and the dispensing tap 1 and a flow operated switch 2 to actuate the booster. The booster is preferably a pump 3, e.g. a centrifugal or diaphragm pump, but may alternatively be a top pressure gas cylinder connected to the storage container by a valve controlled by the switch. The switch 2 is a reed switch with a plug 12 whose core 13 is magnetic. The contacts 17 of the switch are in parallel with a relay (R 1 ), Fig. 2 (not shown), whose contacts (20) are in series with a pump motor (21).

Portable beverage dispenser

Apparatus for dispensing measured quantities of liquids

... 1,035,436. Valves. UNIVERSAL EQUIPMENT CO. (LONDON) Ltd. March 29, 1965 [May 8, 1964], No. 19244/64. Heading F2V. [Also in Division B8] An apparatus for dispensing a measured quantity of gaseous liquid, such as beer, comprises a liquid measuring vessel 30 connected to inlet and outlet valves A, C and a gas expansion chamber 32 having a valve 42 for admitting liquid therein and communicating with the vessel via ports 52, 53, the arrangement being such that when the liquid has filled the vessel and has reached a level in the chamber determined by the balance of the liquid and gas pressures, the supply of liquid to the vessel and chamber is cut off and the discharge valve is opened whereupon the gas under pressure passes by way of the ports 52, 53 to effect discharge of a measured quantity of the liquid from the measuring vessel through the outlet valve C. The inlet and outlet valves A, C and the valve 42 are actuated by means of cams 24, 25, 48 mounted on a shaft 20 which is rotated via a ...

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure

Container for dispensing fluid, comprising a pressure control device with activation step.

A container with pressure control device for maintaining a substantially constant, pre-set pressure in the container, which is arranged for dispensing a fluid. The pressure control device comprises a first chamber for containing a pressure fluid, in particular a pressure gas, a second chamber in which, at least during use, a control pressure prevails, and a third chamber which is formed by or is in communication with, at any rate is at least partly included in an inner space of the container. Between the first chamber and the third chamber a passage chamber is higher than tje control pressure. A control means is movable by a displaceable or deformable part of the wall of the second chamber and is arranged for at least partly displacing the closing member when the pressure in the third chamber is lower than the control pressure, such that the pressure fluid can flow under pressure from the first chamber to the third chamber. Prior to use the control means have been brought into a position ...

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure.

A device for dispensing a fluid, comprising a container having a first compartment, and a second compartment. The first compartment is arranged for receiving the fluid to be dispensed, and the seond compartment is arranged for receiving a propellant, while, at least during use, the opening is provided between the first and the second compartment. Pressure control means are arranged for controlling during use the pressure of propellant flowing from the second compartment into the first compartment. In the second compartment, fillers are provided for absorbing and/or adsorbing at least a part of the propellant.

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure.

Container for dispensing fluid, comprising a pressure control device with activation step.

Device for dispensing a liquid under pressure

AUTOMATISCHE BIERZAPFANLAGE

DONATION DEVICE FOR A SUBSTANCE

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR SNAPPING THE EXPENDITURE OF EDIBLE LIQUIDS

SELF-MONITORING INTELLIGENT BEVERAGE DONORS

VORRICHTUNG ZUM PORTIONIERTEN AUSSCHENKEN VON FLÜSSIGKEITEN

STEIGROHR ZUM AUSSCHENKEN VON FLUESSIGKEITEN

Apparatus and method for operating a switching device switching drum drum

Eine Fassumschaltvorrichtung zum Zapfen von kohlensäurehaltigen Getränken hat eine Zuflussleitung zur Verbindung mit einem Fass und eine Abflussleitung zur Verbindung mit einem Zapfhahn. Zwischen Zuflussleitung und Abflussleitung ist ein Schaumauslass vorgesehen, mit dem verhindert wird, dass Schaum von der Zuflussleitung in die Abflussleitung gelangt. Ein Bypass zwischen Zuflussleitung und Abflussleitung sorgt dafür, dass auch die Abflussleitung schaumfrei gedrückt werden kann und kein Restschaum in der Abflussleitung verbleibt. Die Vorrichtung kann ausschließlich aus Leitungen und Ventilen aufgebaut werden, um eine sichere Reinigung mit einer Schwammkugel zu gewährleisten.

Vorrichtung zum Zapfen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränkes

Bei einer Vorrichtung zum Zapfen eines kohlensäurehaltigen Getränkes mit einem Getränkebehälter und einem Zapfhahn, die über eine Leitung miteinander verbunden sind, wird ein Gasbehälter, der unter Überdruck mit Gas gefüllt ist und über eine Leitung mit einem Regelventil mit dem Getränkebehälter 3 in Verbindung steht, dazu genutzt, mit dem Gas das Getränk aus dem Getränkebehälter zum Zapfhahn zu drücken. Hierfür wird ein zweiter Gasbehälter verwendet, der ebenfalls unter Überdruck steht und mit einem zweiten Gas gefüllt ist und mit einem zweiten Regelventil mit dem Getränkebehälter in Verbindung steht dazu genutzt, um mit einer Mischung der Gase das Getränk aus dem Getränkebehälter zum Zapfhahn zu drücken.

OUTPUT UNIT FOR BEVERAGES WITH SEVERAL FLUESSIGKEITSPORTIONIERERN

MECHANISM TO THE BAR OF UNDER PRESSURE STANDING BEVERAGES, IN PARTICULAR BEER

OUTPUT UNIT FOR BEVERAGES WITH SEVERAL FLUESSIGKEITSPORTIONIERERN

Device for pouring out aromatic hot beverages from storage vessels

ADSORPTION PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NITROGEN AND SUCH A DEVICE OF ABSTENTIONS BEVERAGE DONORS

PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE

DEVICE FOR MIXING IN EACH CASE TWO LIQUIDS.

PRESSURE VESSEL.

APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR THE AUTOMATIC FUELLEN OF A CONTAINER WITH A LIQUID.

A CONTAINER FOR USE IN BEVERAGE OUTPUT EQUIPMENT.

PORTIONIEREINRICHTUNG

BEVERAGE PEND AUTOMAT.

BEVERAGE DELIVERY DEVICE

Dispenser for dispensing in particular foam-forming liquids

Zapfanlage (1, 13) zum Zapfen von Flüssigkeiten aus einem Gebinde (2) in einen Zapfbehälter (12) umfassend ein Flüssigkeitsventil (7, 15), eine Flüssigkeitsleitung (9), ein Gasventil (6, 14), ein Gasgebinde (4) und eine Gasleitung (10). Das Flüssigkeitsventil (7, 15) ist zur Entnahme von Flüssigkeit aus dem Gebinde (2) und das Gasventil (6, 14) ist zur Entnahme von Gas aus dem Gasgebinde (4) ausgebildet. Die Zapfanlage (1, 13) weist einen Verschluss (8) und einen Antrieb (5, 21) auf, welcher Antrieb (5, 21) ausgebildet ist den Verschluss (8) zwischen einer Freigabestellung und einer Verschlussstellung hin und her zu verlagern. In der Verschlussstellung ist der Zapfbehälter (12) durch den Verschluss (8) verschloßen, wodurch ein Zapfraum (25) im Inneren des Zapfbehälters (12) gebildet wird. In der Freigabestellung ist der Zapfbehälter (12) durch den Verschluss (8) freigegeben. Der Zapfraum (25) ist über im Verschluss (8) vorgesehene Öffnungen mit dem Flüssigkeitsventil (7) und dem Gasventil ...

AUTOMATIC REFILLING REGULATION.

POST OFFICE-MIX BEVERAGE DONORS WITH INTENSIFIED WASSERZUFUHR

PORTIONIEREINRICHTUNG

VORRICHTUNG ZUM ABFÜLLEN VON FLIESSFÄHIGEN MEDIEN AUS GROSSBEHÄLTERN IN KLEINBEHÄLTER

MIXING UNIT FOR FOOD LIQUIDS

Корпус аппарата для ручного розлива пенящихся и/или газированных напитков

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

Beverage dispensing assembly

A beverage dispensing assembly that is capable of dispensing controlled or metered portions of a beverage charged with a gas fits onto a shelf in a conventional household refrigerator. The beverage dispensing assembly includes a sealed disposable container assembly that contains the beverage and a dispensing assembly that cooperates with the container assembly to selectively unseal the container assembly and dispense controlled portions of the beverage from the container assembly.

Systems and Methods of Selecting and Dispensing Products

Embodiments of a dispensing system for dispensing a number of products to a user are disclosed. The dispensing system may include an input/output device and a dispenser. The input/output device may be adapted to receive a selection of one of the products from the user. The dispenser may be adapted to dispense a plurality of diluent components, the diluent components and a ratio of the diluent components corresponding at least in part to the selection of the user.

Mixed beverage preparation and dispensing

A water dispensing device comprises water dispensing means for dispensing water into a serving container. The device furthermore comprises a control unit which is connected with the water dispensing means to control a water dispensing cycle in which a predetermined amount of water is dispensed in the serving container. The control unit is programmed such that the water dispensing cycle includes at least two stages which are separated by an intermediate time period in which no water is dispensed in the serving container.

Liquid beverage concentrate dispensing system

A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for controllably dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate for use in dispensing a beverage. The beverage may contain liquid beverage concentrate in combination with a liquid dilution ingredient such as water and may also include one or more additional ingredients. This system, method, and apparatus provides more precise control of the quantity of beverage concentrate dispensed by operating a pump used to dispense the concentrate based on the number of pulses of concentrate dispensed. A calibration is made to determine the measure of concentrate in each pulse. This volume per pulse is recorded and stored in a controller to controllably dispense a precise volume for a specific type of concentrate based on a predetermined recipe retained in the controller for each drink, type, and volume of the finished beverage.

METHOD AND APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING A SELECTABLE BEVERAGE

Methods and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage from a post-mix beverage dispenser are provided. In one embodiment, the method for providing a beverage having a separately selected color front a post-mix beverage dispensing system comprises: (a) providing at least two beverage bases for dispense from the post-mix beverage dispensing system; (b) separately storing at least two colorants in the post-mix beverage dispensing system; (c) receiving a request for a selected beverage base and the separately selected color with a computer processor; and (d) in response to the selection of the selected beverage base and the separately selected color, automatically dispensing through a single faucet of the post-mix beverage dispensing system, continuously in a predetermined ratio for any volume of the beverage dispensed, the selected beverage base and at least one of the colorants to provide the beverage having the separately selected color. 144.-. (canceled)45. A method for providing a beverage from a post-mix beverage dispensing system comprising:a. providing at least two beverages for dispense from the post-mix beverage dispensing system;b. providing a user interface comprising a wireless signal receiver;c. receiving a selection a blended beverage comprising at least two of the beverages via the user interface; andd. in response to the selection of the blended beverage, automatically dispensing through a single faucet of the post-mix beverage dispensing system at least two of the beverages to form the blended beverage.46. The method of claim 45 , wherein receiving a selection via the user interface comprises wirelessly receiving a selection from a user of the blended beverage.47. The method of claim 45 , wherein the blended beverage comprises at least two of the beverages selected by an automated program.48. The method of claim 47 , wherein the automated program is a pre-programmed recipe claim 47 , a randomizing program claim 47 , or a combination thereof.49. ...

Liquid Food Dispenser System and Method

A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank. 1. A method for dispensing a liquid , the method comprising:measuring a temperature inside a chamber, the chamber containing a membrane having the liquid to be dispensed;measuring a first pressure inside the chamber;introducing an amount of gas inside the chamber after measuring the first pressure;measuring a second pressure inside the chamber after introducing the amount of gas; andadjusting to a third pressure in the chamber to dispense the liquid at a desired flow rate after measuring the second pressure, wherein the adjusting to the third pressure comprises controlling a gas source to introduce gas into the chamber;after the adjusting, opening a nozzle;dispensing a portion of the liquid out of the nozzle;introducing a flow of water at the nozzle while dispensing the liquid;closing the nozzle;stopping the flow of water when closing the nozzle; andadjusting to a fourth pressure in the chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the temperature claim 1 , the first pressure claim 1 , and the second pressure to determine a product volume inside the chamber.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising calculating a target pressure claim 2 , wherein the adjusting the pressure in the chamber adjusts to the target pressure.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the calculating the target pressure further comprises calculating a head height of the liquid.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the calculating the target pressure further comprises calculating a head pressure.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising calibrating a pump volume prior to the adjusting the pressure in the chamber.8. A method for dispensing a liquid claim 1 , the method comprising:measuring a temperature inside a ...

Pressurized fluid distribution system

A system for storing and monitoring a pressurized fluid includes a pressurized fluid source and a plurality of fluid lines in communication with the supply line of a fluid dispensing system. The fluid lines are configured to selectively permit the passage of the pressurized fluid when the pressure of the source (e.g., a tank) reaches a predetermined threshold value. Specifically, the tank includes a high pressure line, an intermediate pressure line, and a low pressure or reserve line.

Automated Beverage Dispensing System with Vertical Staging

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

Automatic beverage dispenser

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

TOUCHLESS FLOWABLE PRODUCT DISPENSER

A new and improved touchless flowable product dispenser which is to be utilized to reduce the amount of bacteria and germs transmitted when a customer wishes to dispense a flowable product, such as, for example, various condiments into a container. This invention allows large quantities of the flowable product to be stored and dispensed without customer contact, thereby reducing the risk of germ and bacteria transmission inside of a restaurant, particularly during infectious disease events or calendar seasons. 1. A touchless flowable product dispenser so as to dispense flowable products in a hands-free , minimal contact manner , comprising:a housing;at least one first container disposed within said housing and within which a supply of at least one flowable product is stored;at least one dispensing nozzle mounted upon said housing for dispensing the at least one flowable product stored within said at least one first container;a flowable product dispensing mechanism for causing a predetermined amount of the flowable product to be dispensed from said at least one first container to said at least one dispensing nozzle when said flowable product dispensing mechanism is activated;a horizontally oriented platform disposed upon said housing for supporting at least one second container into which at least one flowable product can be dispensed; anda sensing system operatively connected to said flowable product dispensing mechanism such that when the at least one second container is disposed upon said horizontally oriented platform, a signal is transmitted to said flowable product dispensing mechanism so as to dispense a precise predetermined amount of the flowable product into the at least one second container in a hands-free, minimal contact manner.2. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:said at least one first container comprises at least one canister.3. The system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein:said at least one canister comprises a plurality of canisters; ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE FOR ACHIEVING TARGET POURS FOR DIFFERENT BEVERAGES

Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to dispensing beverages from a beverage dispensing machine and include determining, from computer-readable media, pour parameters for a beverage of a plurality of beverages, the pour parameters being specific to the beverage, at least one pour parameter including a tilt value, and automatically, by the beverage dispensing machine: rotating a drum that holds a vessel to achieve the tilt value, initiating dispensing of the beverage into the vessel from a tap, automatically rotating the drum to reduce the tilt value of the vessel during dispensing of the beverage, and ceasing dispensing of the beverage into the vessel from the tap, the tilt value being substantially zero upon ceasing. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method for dispensing beverages from a beverage dispensing machine , the method comprising:determining, from computer-readable media, pour parameters for a beverage of a plurality of beverages, the pour parameters being specific to the beverage, at least one pour parameter comprising a tilt value; and rotating a drum that holds a vessel to achieve the tilt value, and', 'automatically rotating the drum to reduce the tilt value of the vessel during dispensing of the beverage, such that the tilt value is substantially zero., 'automatically, by the beverage dispensing machine22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the pour parameters further comprise a flow rate and the beverage is dispensed substantially at the flow rate.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the pour parameters further comprise a variable flow rate and the beverage is dispensed at a flow rate that varies based on the variable flow rate during dispensing.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the drum rotates in a first direction for any beverage dispensed.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the drum rotates in a first direction for a first beverage that is dispensed and rotates in a second direction for a second beverage that is ...

WATER EJECTING APPARATUS

A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit coupled to one side of the case. The water ejection unit includes a first lifting cover connected to the case and allowing a lifting gear to be fixed thereto, a second lifting cover movably accommodated inside the first lifting cover, a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and configured to interwork with the lifting motor, and a water ejection nozzle installed at a lower end of the second lifting cover and configured to allow water to be ejected therethrough. The lifting gear has gear teeth is provided on one side thereof in an up-down direction and at least one reinforcing hole or reinforcing recess provided on the other side thereof 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a case; and a first lifting cover connected to the case;', 'a lifting gear fixed to the first lifting cover;', 'a second lifting cover received in the first lifting cover;', 'a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and engaged with a gear assembly; and', 'a liquid ejection nozzle disposed at an end of the second lifting cover and configured to eject liquid,', 'wherein the lifting gear has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and includes (i) gear teeth on the first side and (ii) at least one reinforcing hole or at least one reinforcing recess on the second side., 'a liquid ejector at least partially protruding from the case and comprising2. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first lifting cover comprises:a plate that mounts the lifting gear.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface claim 2 ,wherein the at least one reinforcing hole is disposed on the first surface of the plate, andwherein the at least one reinforcing recess is recessed in a direction from the first surface to the second surface.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING INTEGRATED PRESSURE GAUGE

A portable beverage dispenser with a variable pressure regulator cap assembly that includes a high pressure cavity defined by a cap body. The high pressure cavity receives pressurized gas from a compressed gas reservoir. A low pressure cavity is connected to the high pressure cavity via a high pressure gas passageway. The low pressure cavity defines a low pressure gas passageway that penetrates the cap body. A gauge, such as a pressure and/or temperature gauge provides feedback about characteristics of the beverage contained within the dispenser. 1. A portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage , comprising:a container body structured to contain a liquid within an internal space of the container body;a lid structured to be at least partially removed from the container body in an open position to allow the liquid to enter the container body, and structured to be coupled to the container body in a closed position, the container body and the lid in the closed position acting in concert to contain the liquid and a gas above atmospheric pressure within the internal space of the container body;a dispensing tube in fluid communication with the container body and structured to allow the liquid from within the container body to pass outside of the container body;a pressurized gas source;a regulator structured to allow a controlled amount of pressurized gas from the pressurized gas source to flow into the internal space of the container body; anda gauge structured to measure a characteristic of the liquid within the internal space of the container body, and structured to provide an indication of the measured characteristic.2. The portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage according to claim 1 , in which the measured characteristic of the liquid is pressure.3. The portable container for storing and dispensing a carbonated beverage according to claim 1 , in which the measured characteristic of the liquid is temperature.4. The ...

WATER DISPENSER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A water dispenser and a method of controlling a water dispenser are provided. The water dispenser may control power output of an induction heater having a hot water module based on changes in flow rate of water supplied or a temperature of water discharged. 1. A water dispenser , comprising:a tube configured to receive water;a flow sensor provided along the tube, the flow sensor configured to sense an amount of water flowing through the tube;a water tank configured to receive the water;a heater to heat the water in the water tank by induction heating; anda controller that reduces power output of the heater when a flow rate of water sensed by the flow sensor is a prescribed flow rate or less.2. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the heater includes:a coil that is wound at a position facing the water tank and generates an electromagnetic force to heat water in the water tank via induction heating;a plurality of ferrite cores that is circumferentially arranged around a center of the coil to prevent a loss of the electromagnetic force generated by the coil; anda mounting bracket on which the water tank, the coil, and the plurality of ferrite cores are mounted.3. The water dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the controller is provided on a rear of the heater and coupled to a rear of the mounting bracket.4. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the controller reduces the power output of the heater in proportion to a decrease of the water flow rate sensed by the flow sensor.5. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein a control valve that controls the flow rate of water supplied is provided on the supply pipe claim 1 , and the control valve is integrated with the flow sensor.6. A water dispenser comprising:a water storage tank to receive water;an induction heater that heats water in the water storage tank;a discharge pipe that discharges water heated by the induction heater from the water storage tank;a temperature sensor provided on the discharge pipe, the temperature ...

WINE PRESERVING AND AERATING CONTAINER

A non-chemical leaching fluoropolymer container for dispensing, storing and aerating degradable wines. 1. (canceled)2. The container of claim 4 , wherein the fluoropolymer is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) claim 4 , perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) claim 4 , or fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP).3. (canceled)4. A wine holding and pouring container comprising:a) a flexible, collapsible fluoropolymer bag completely filled with a wine;b) at least one flexible fluoropolymer tube having a wall, a proximal end connected to the bag and a distal end in communication with the outside;c) a clamp to hermetically close and open the tube;d) a hanging mean to dispose the bag in a vertical position.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , the tube wall comprises a plurality of holes in the wall of the tube between the clamp and the distal end of the tube.6. The container of claim 4 , wherein the clamp is a compression valve.7. The container of claim 4 , wherein the wine is poured out of the container by disposing the bag in a vertical position by connecting the hanging means of the container to an external support claim 4 , opening the clamp and allowing the wine to pour under gravity effect through the distal end of the tube and closing the clamp upon completion of the pouring of wine. Wine is produced from the fermentation of plant sugars into alcohol by yeasts. Typically the alcohol content of a wine is in the region of 9-15% alcohol by volume. In addition to the alcohol content wines typically contains a myriad of complex organic compounds that contribute to the taste and flavor of the product. Most but not all of these organic compounds, including the alcohol, may be subject to chemical reaction on exposure to atmospheric oxygen producing a chemically altered product. The chemistry of wine is complex and there is merit, in some cases, of exposing a wine to atmospheric oxygen—generally known as allowing a wine to ‘breathe’.However, extended exposure to oxygen can result in the ...

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING A DILUTED BEVERAGE

Apparatus for preparing and dispensing a diluted beverage has a mains water inlet, a valve for opening or shutting water flow, a food concentrate container, an outlet for the beverage, a user interface for commanding dispensing of the beverage, and a volumetric pump communicating with the valve outlet and the beverage outlet for drawing and mixing the food concentrate and water. A first conduit is connected to an outlet of the food concentrate container and the volumetric pump inlet. A second conduit communicating with the valve outlet and an intermediate portion of the first conduit. A control unit activates the valve and the volumetric pump. The second conduit has a section narrowing for regulating the outflow velocity of the water entering the first conduit. The control unit activates the volumetric pump to regulate the flow of food concentrate mixture and water in response to data from a water flow detector. 1. A preparing and dispensing machine of a diluted beverage , comprising:a water inlet to be connected to the municipal water supply;a valve which has an inlet of the valve in fluid communication with the water inlet, which has an outlet of the valve and which is activatable for enabling or shutting down the flow of water coming from the water inlet;a food concentrate mixture container which has an outlet of food concentrate mixture;an outlet of diluted beverage;a user interface for commanding dispensing of a diluted beverage;a volumetric pump for aspirating internally thereof the food concentrate mixture and water, and for mixing them with one another, which has an inlet of the volumetric pump and an outlet of the volumetric pump;a first conduit which comprises: a first end which is connected to the outlet of the food concentrate mixture; and a second end which is connected to the inlet of the volumetric pump;a second conduit which comprises: a third end which is in fluid communication with the outlet of the valve; and a fourth end which is connected to an ...

System and Method for Generating a Drive Signal

A method and computer program product for defining a PWM drive signal having a defined voltage potential. The PWM drive signal has a plurality of “on” portions and a plurality of “off” portions that define a first duty cycle for regulating, at least in part, a flow rate of a pump assembly. At least a portion of the “on” portions of the PWM drive signal are pulse width modulated to define a second duty cycle for the at least a portion of the “on” portions of the PWM drive signal. The second duty cycle regulates, at least in part, the percentage of the defined voltage potential applied to the pump assembly.

Beverage Dispenser Container and Carton

An example system for installing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser includes: a container for insertion of a carton containing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser, the container including a base surface, and a front surface, a back surface, and two side surfaces extending from the base surface and defining a cavity sized to receive the carton; wherein the two side surfaces extend from the front surface at an angle and form a horizontal landing portion that extends to the back surface; and a carton positioned within the container and containing the beverage ingredient, the carton comprising a fitment extending from a carton surface, the fitment sized to allow fluid communication between the carton and the beverage dispenser, and the carton defining a tear away portion defining an angled surface extending from a front surface of the carton to a side surface of the carton. 1. A container for insertion of a carton containing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser , the container comprising:a base; anda front surface, a rear surface, and two sides extending from the base and defining a cavity sized to receive the carton;wherein the two sides includes a horizontal member having a flange member extending outwardly therefrom, the flange member having a catch arranged thereon and operative to lock the container in the dispenser.2. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a landing in the front surface.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein the carton includes a fitment claim 2 , and wherein the landing is arranged to securely hold the fitment so as to prevent the fitment from passing through the landing.4. The container of claim 2 , wherein the front surface includes a receptacle adjacent to the landing.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the front surface defines a landing sized to receive a fitment attached to the carton.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the front surface further includes a receptacle extending therefrom and ...

WATER DISPENSING AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

An apparatus for dispensing liquid, such as water, with the dispensing of the liquid associated with a media presentation, for example, a video presentation, viewable on a monitor of the apparatus by consumers proximate to the apparatus, including the consumer to whom the water is being dispensed, is disclosed. The media presentation begins upon the dispensing of the water, and continues until it is stopped or completes (ends). 1. A dispensing apparatus comprising:a drinking water dispensing system for communication with a source of drinking water, the dispensing system including an activatable mechanism for dispensing drinking water to a receptacle associated with a user, the activation of the activatable mechanism causing the dispensing of drinking water by the drinking water dispensing system;a display;at least one sensor for detecting at least one of people in proximity to the dispensing apparatus and motion of people in proximity to the dispensing apparatus; and,a controller, in electrical communication with the drinking water dispensing system, the display and the at least one sensor, the controller configured for responding to the activation of the activatable mechanism for dispensing drinking water by causing content to be presented on the display; the controller including at least one processor programmed to select the content for the presenting on the display based on at least one of the type of people or numbers of people, which are detected in said proximity to the dispensing apparatus.2. The dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the actiavatable mechanism includes a manually activable mechanism.3. The dispensing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one proximity sensor and at least one motion detection sensor. This application is related to and claims priority from commonly owned Russian Utility Model Registration No. 2014110198, entitled: Video-cooler with remote control, filed 18 Mar. 2014, the disclosure of which ...

WATER DISPENSER

A water dispenser includes: a heater for heating drinking water in a hot water tank; a circulation route through which drinking water is circulated by way of the hot water tank; a pump provided in the circulation route; and a control device. During sterilization operation, the control device carries out a heater control in which the heater is turned on and off when the temperature in the hot water tank falls below a lower limit, and increased to an upper limit, respectively, concurrently with an intermittent pump drive control in which the pump is deactivated while the temperature in the hot water tank is lower than the lower limit, and driven continuously for a predetermined period of time when the temperature in the hot water tank is increased to the lower limit by the heater control.

BEVERAGE DISCHARGER

A beverage discharger may include a dispenser case; a channel body at least partially disposed in the dispenser case, the channel body having a first dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with a beverage discharge channel; a discharge body coupled to the channel body and having a second dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with the first dispenser channel, the discharge body extending vertically in an elongated manner; an ascending and descending body connected to the dispenser case in an ascending and descending manner; a shaft connected to the ascending and descending body to ascend and descend with the ascending and descending body, the shaft having, at a bottom portion, a packing that opens and closes the second dispenser channel; and at least one guide rib formed on an inner face of the discharge body to guide the bottom portion of the shaft. 1. A beverage discharger , comprising:a dispenser case;a channel body at least partially disposed in the dispenser case, wherein the channel body has a first dispenser channel defined therein that communicates with a beverage discharge channel;a discharge body coupled to the channel body and having a second dispenser channel defined therein in communication with the first dispenser channel, wherein the discharge body extends in a vertical direction in an elongated manner;an ascending and descending body connected to the dispenser case in an ascending and descending manner;a shaft connected to the ascending and descending body to ascend and descend together with the ascending and descending body, wherein the shaft has, at a bottom thereof, a packing that opens and closes the second dispenser channel; andat least one guide rib formed on an inner face of the discharge body to guide the bottom of the shaft.2. The beverage discharger of claim 1 , wherein the at least one guide rib is formed at a position closer to a bottom of the discharge body than to a top of the discharge body.3. The beverage ...

SANITARY FITTING FOR DISPENSING PREPARED LIQUIDS

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

LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE

A liquid dispensing device includes a liquid extraction system that extracts a liquid from a container. The liquid dispensing device includes an identification system that identifies a type of the liquid. The liquid dispensing device includes a liquid preservation system that prevents degradation of the liquid. The liquid may be wine or other liquids. 1. A liquid dispensing device , comprising:a liquid extraction system configured to extract a liquid from a container;an identification system configured to identify a type of the liquid; anda liquid preservation system configured to prevent degradation of the liquid.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid extraction system comprises:a penetration device configured to penetrate the container;a container holding device; anda liquid metering device that dispenses a quantity of the liquid from the container.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the penetration device comprises: an injection port configured to inject gasses into the container; and', 'an extraction port configured to extract the quantity of the liquid., 'a needle configured to penetrate a portion of the container, wherein the needle comprises4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the extraction port is disposed in a recess and the recess is disposed on a surface of the needle.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a length along an insertion direction of the needle.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a helical shape along an insertion direction of the needle.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the recess has a circular shape and lies in a plane that is orthogonal to an insertion direction of the needle.8. The device of claim 3 , wherein the needle further comprises an engagement portion for mechanically engaging the container.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the engagement portion is a screw.10. The device of claim 3 , wherein the penetration device further comprises:an actuator configured to rotate the needle during penetration of ...

Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the dispense of a plurality of product forming ingredients

Systems and methods for dispensing a product are provided. A plurality of product ingredients are associated with a product dispenser that is operable to form a plurality of selectable products from the plurality of products ingredients. Input for a selected product is received and a recipe that defines the ratio of product ingredients for forming the selected product is identified. The dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is commenced based at least in part on the identified recipe, and the dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is independently monitored during the dispense of the selected product.

WATER-GUIDING COMPONENT ASSEMBLY FOR A HOUSEHOLD COOLING APPLIANCE

A water-guiding component assembly for a household cooling appliance contains a plurality of connection interfaces connecting to units not forming part of the component assembly and/or to components forming part of the component assembly. The component assembly contains an outer housing, in which the connection interfaces are comprised and housed. 1. A water-guiding component assembly for a household cooling appliance , the water-guiding component assembly comprising:a plurality of connection interfaces connecting to units not forming part of the water-guiding component assembly and/or to components forming part of the water-guiding component assembly; andan outer housing in which said connection interfaces are disposed.2. The water-guiding component assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said outer housing has at least one opening formed therein claim 1 , by said opening a connection of the unit not forming part of the water-guiding component assembly is insertable in said outer housing for connecting to the component of the water-guiding component assembly in an interior of said outer housing claim 1 , wherein a connection inside said outer housing between the connection of said unit not forming part of the water-guiding component assembly and the component is at least one of said connection interfaces.3. The water-guiding component assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising two separate components and one of said connection interfaces is configured between said two separate components disposed in said outer housing and forming part of the water-guiding component assembly.4. The water-guiding component assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a filter disposed outside of said outer housing on said outer housing.5. The water-guiding component assembly according to claim 4 , wherein said outer housing has a first filter housing part for said filter being integrally formed.6. The water-guiding component assembly according to claim 4 ,further ...

Carbonation reduction systems and methods

A beverage dispensing valve may include an inlet to receive carbonated water, a nozzle shell, and an outlet downstream of the nozzle shell configured to dispense a finished beverage. The nozzle shell may include an aperture open to ambient pressure environment. A method for dispensing a beverage may include flowing carbonated water through an inlet of a beverage dispensing valve, lowering the pressure of the carbonated water sufficient to promote carbon dioxide nucleation, flowing the carbonated water through a chamber vented to environment such that a portion of carbon dioxide nucleated is off-gassed, and introducing a beverage ingredient when the carbonated water reaches a sufficiently low carbonation level. A beverage dispensing nozzle may include an inlet configured to receive carbonated water from a beverage dispensing valve, a nozzle shell including an aperture open to ambient pressure environment, and an outlet downstream of the nozzle shell configured to dispense a finished beverage.

PRESSURE REGULATING SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED THEREWITH

A pressure regulating system for a beverage container system, comprising a first, compartment for containing a pressurized gas, in fluid communication with an outlet space through at least a gas valve for opening and closing a passage between the first compartment and the outlet space, wherein a gas valve control system is provided, comprising a deformable and/or movable wall or wall part of said outlet space, wherein said deformable and/or movable wall part is operably in contact with said gas valve for opening and/or closing said gas valve, wherein a second compartment is provided at a side of the said deformable and/or movable wall part opposite the outlet space, wherein the second compartment is in fluid communication with a third compartment, which third compartment comprises at least one separating wall part and is at least liquid tight. 1. A pressure regulating system for a beverage container system , comprising a first compartment for containing a pressurized gas , in fluid communication with an outlet space through at least a gas valve for opening and closing a passage between the first compartment and the outlet space , wherein a gas valve control system is provided , comprising a deformable and/or movable wall or wall part of said outlet space , wherein said deformable and/or movable wall part is operably in contact with said gas valve for opening and/or closing said gas valve , wherein a second compartment is provided at a side of the said deformable and/or movable wall part opposite the outlet space , wherein the second compartment is in fluid communication with a third compartment , which third compartment comprises at least one separating wall part and is at least liquid tight.2. Pressure regulating system according to claim 1 , wherein the separating wall part is part of or is or comprises a movable and/or deformable wall part.3. Pressure regulating system according to claim 1 , wherein the separating wall part is gas permeable and liquid tight.4. ...

SMART VALVE

Methods and systems for accurately determining and delivering the appropriate ingredients, in appropriate quantities, of a particular substance are disclosed. In some instances, a controller of a fluid delivery device opens a valve for an appropriate amount of time to deliver an appropriate amount of fluid. In some instances, the appropriate amount of time is communicated to the controller by an external user device (e.g., a smartphone or a tablet). 1. A fluid delivery apparatus comprising:a valve;a fluid outlet in fluidic communication with the valve; anda controller configured to control operation of the valve,wherein the controller is adapted to open the valve for a predetermined amount of time based on a predetermined amount of fluid to be delivered from the fluid outlet.2. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the valve comprises a ball adapted to be moved between an open position and a closed position.3. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ball is adapted to be moved between the open position and the closed position by a magnet.4. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the magnet is adapted to be moved by operation of a lead screw.5. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communication module adapted to receive a communication from at least one of a smartphone and a tablet.6. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the communication module is adapted to communicate using at least one of WiFi and Bluetooth communication protocols.7. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the predetermined amount of time that valve is opened is based on the communication received from the smartphone or the tablet.8. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the communication comprises at least one of a substance identity claim 5 , an ingredient quantity claim 5 , and the predetermined amount of time for the valve to be open.9. The fluid delivery apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING AND TRACKING MULTIPLE CATEGORIES OF BEVERAGES

Disclosed are various embodiments for dispensing and tracking beverages. An identifier associated with a user can be read by an identification device. Beverage availability information for the user can be determined. The beverage availability information can specify categories of beverages that the user is authorized to dispense. Valves can be selected that correspond to the authorized beverage categories. The valves can be enabled to allow the user to dispense beverages from the authorized beverage categories. The quantity of beverages dispensed can be tracked. 1. A system comprising:a data store comprising beverage availability information corresponding to an identifier;a plurality of fluid dispensers configured to dispense a plurality of fluids, individual ones of the plurality of fluid dispensers comprising a valve and a flow meter and individual ones of the plurality of fluids corresponding to one of a plurality of fluid categories;an identification device configured to read the identifier from an identification item; and select at least one valve of the plurality of fluid dispensers based at least in part on the beverage availability information;', 'send a command to enable the at least one valve of the plurality of fluid dispensers; and', 'receive a measurement indicating a quantity of fluid dispensed from the at least one valve of the plurality of fluid dispensers., 'a computing device communicably coupled to the plurality of fluid dispensers and the identification device, the computing device configured to at least2. The system of claim 1 , further comprisinga plurality of second fluid dispensers;a second identification device; and receive a request from the second computing device including the identifier;', 'select at least one second valve of the plurality of second fluid dispensers based at least in part on the beverage availability information;', 'send another command to the second computing device to enable the at least one second valve of the ...

AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispenser for providing mixed beverages. The beverage dispenser has a housing containing a plurality of first liquids, a plurality of second liquids, and a water supply, wherein the first liquids comprise liquors, and wherein the second liquids comprise mixer syrup. The beverage dispenser also has an interface, a dispensing spout and a server. The interface is provided on the housing to input variable data and receive variable instructions. The server electrically operates valves to control the flow of first liquids, second liquids and water to the beverage dispenser spout based on instructions entered at the interface and a pouring schema stored in memory. 1. A housing having a plurality of valves for receiving a plurality of first liquids and a plurality of second liquids , wherein the first liquids comprise liquors and the second liquids comprise mixer syrups;an interface on an exterior of the housing to input variable data and receive variable instructions, the variable data input via the interface including management function data for one or more of obtaining reports, creating user accounts, and creating pouring schema;a beverage dispensing spout fluidly connected to the plurality of first liquids and the plurality of second liquids, the spout dispensing one or more of the plurality of first liquids and the plurality of second liquids into the container; and,a controller connected to the interface, the controller operating valves to control the flow of first liquids and second liquids to the beverage dispensing spout based on instructions entered at the interface,wherein the beverage dispenser is configured to provide a drink ordered queue that is populated following each selection of a beverage by a user.2. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a processor and a memory retaining a program to operate the beverage dispenser.3. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising an I/O device that communicates with the interface to ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSE MONITORING WITH CAMERA

A beverage dispenser includes a nozzle to dispense a beverage. The beverage dispenser further includes a camera to capture an image of the beverage as the beverage is dispensed from the nozzle. The camera has a field of view that includes the beverage. The beverage dispenser further includes a light source that illuminates the field of view of the camera. The beverage dispenser further includes a computer. The computer analyzes the image of the beverage and determines a characteristic of the beverage. 17.-. (canceled)8. A method of monitoring a beverage dispensed from a beverage dispenser comprising:dispensing the beverage from a nozzle of the beverage dispenser;capturing, while dispensing the beverage, an image of the beverage as the beverage is dispensed from the nozzle using a camera of the beverage dispenser; andanalyzing the image by performing a linear unmixing analysis to determine a characteristic of an additive ingredient relative to other ingredients in the beverage.9. (canceled)10. The method of monitoring the beverage dispensed from the beverage dispenser of claim 8 , wherein the additive ingredient comprises at least one a flavoring claim 8 , an enhancer claim 8 , a sweetener claim 8 , and a coloring.11. The method of monitoring the beverage dispensed from the beverage dispenser of claim 8 , wherein the other ingredients comprise at least one of a base ingredient and a supplemental base ingredient.12. The method of monitoring the beverage dispensed from the beverage dispenser of claim 11 , wherein the base ingredient comprises a consumable liquid and the supplemental base ingredient comprises a consumable gas.13. The method of monitoring the beverage dispensed from the beverage dispenser of claim 8 , further comprising analyzing the image to determine a presence of carbonation.14. The method of monitoring the beverage dispensed from the beverage dispenser of claim 8 , further comprising analyzing the image to determine a presence of water.15. The method ...

Systems and methods for rationalizing ingredients

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

DEVICES THAT CONTROL THE DISPENSING OF MATERIALS INTO RECEPTACLES, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISPENSING

A dispenser control device, comprising: at least a first light emitter and at least a first light detector, a memory component, a calculation component and a signal transmitter. The dispenser control device configured to conduct one or more of (1) calibration, (2) receptacle-type conjecturing, (3) stopping-intensity value determination, (4) receptacle filling status assessment, and (5) dispensing-termination signal transmission. Also methods comprising one or more of (1) calibration, (2) receptacle-type conjecturing, (3) stopping-intensity value determination, (4) receptacle filling status assessment, and (5) dispensing-termination signal transmission. 1. A dispenser control device , comprising:at least a first light emitter and at least a first light detector;a memory component;a calculation component; anda signal transmitter,the dispenser control device configured to conduct a sequence of activities comprising (1) calibration, (2) receptacle-type conjecturing after said calibration, (3) stopping-intensity value determination after said receptacle-type conjecturing, (4) receptacle filling status assessment after said stopping-intensity value determination, and (5) dispensing-termination signal transmission after said receptacle filling status assessment, (a) setting a light pulse quantity at an initial light pulse quantity; then', (i) emitting from the first light emitter a calibration series of light pulses, each of said calibration series of light pulses substantially of a first light emission intensity, the calibration series of light pulses consisting of a quantity of light pulses equal to the light pulse quantity;', '(ii) each light detector detecting an intensity of reflected light of each light pulse in the calibration series of light pulses;', '(iii) for each light detector, summing the respective intensities of reflected light of the light pulses in the calibration series of light pulses to determine an aggregate calibration reflected light intensity value ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHOOSING AND POURING BEVERAGES

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

DEVICE FOR CIRCULATING STORED DRINKING WATER WITH VORTEX CIRCULATION

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

CARBONATION DEVICE FOR BEVERAGES AND RELATED CARBONATION SENSOR

A carbonation device for beverages includes a carbonation tank to receive a beverage to be carbonated and carbon dioxide so as to generate a carbonated beverage, carbonated with the carbon dioxide, and a dispensing device in fluid communication with the carbonation tank to dispense, through a duct, the carbonated beverage to a container for carbonated beverages, the carbonated beverage flowing along the duct in a flow direction. 1. A carbonation device for beverages , comprising a carbonation tank adapted to receive a beverage to be carbonated and carbon dioxide so as to generate a carbonated beverage , carbonated with said carbon dioxide , and a dispensing device in fluid communication with said carbonation tank and adapted to dispense , through a duct , said carbonated beverage to a container for carbonated beverages , said carbonated beverage flowing along said duct in a flow direction , wherein the carbonation device comprises a carbonation sensor associated with said duct , said carbonation sensor comprising a radiation source adapted to generate a radiation which strikes said duct along an irradiation direction incident to said flow direction , said carbonation sensor further comprising:a first photodiode placed on said irradiation direction from a side opposite to said radiation source with respect to said duct, said first photodiode generating a first electrical signal dependent on the radiation portion which passes through said carbonated beverage which flows along said duct, ora second photodiode placed along a diffusion direction substantially orthogonal to said irradiation direction, said second photodiode generating a second electrical signal dependent on the radiation portion which is diffused by said carbonated beverage along substantially said diffusion direction.2. The carbonation device for beverages according to claim 1 , wherein said carbonation sensor comprises both said first photodiode and said second photodiode.3. The carbonation device for ...

System and method for dispensing liquids

The present invention is directed to a dispensing system, device, and method for the dispensing of a fluid supplement such as in the form of a concentrated fluid containing flavoring, nutrients, medication, and/or other supplements. Certain embodiments of the invention as disclosed herein comprise a handheld apparatus which allows the dispensing of predetermined amount of a fluid with single-handed use. Certain embodiments include self-contained pods which is controlled by a removable dispenser to allow for multiple types of fluids, and preventing cross-contamination within the dispenser.

System for Mixing and Dispensing Beverages

A drink vending apparatus comprises a housing, one or more ingredient cartridges removably coupled to the housing, a mixing container, a dispensing nozzle, and a control unit. A user provides user commands from a smart device to the control unit that comprises drink requests from the user. In response thereto, ingredients are dispensed from one or more of the ingredient cartridges into the mixing container, and the mixed ingredients are dispensed from the mixing container into a receptacle. 1. A drink vending apparatus , comprising:a housing;one or more ingredient cartridges removably coupled to the housing;a mixing container;a dispensing nozzle; anda control unit programmed to control the dispensing of ingredients from the one or more ingredient cartridges into the mixing container, to receive user commands from a remote device comprising drink requests from a user, and to dispense mixed ingredients into a receptacle in response to a drink request.2. The drink vending apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mixing container has a conical shape and includes one or more fittings through which different ingredients can be introduced into the mixing container from respective ingredient cartridges claim 1 , and an outlet whereby the mixed ingredients exit the mixing container.3. The drink vending apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is programmed to simultaneously dispense ingredients from the different ingredient cartridges into the mixing container.4. The drink vending apparatus of claim 1 , further including a system for rinsing comprising:a cleaning solution container;a waste container;wherein the control unit is programmed to dispense cleaning solution from the solution container and into the mixing container; andwherein the control unit is further programmed to expel water from the mixing container and into the waste container via an outlet separate from the dispensing nozzle.5. The drink vending apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the control unit is programmed ...

Apparatus and methods for filling and dispensing liquids

A shippable liquid storage and dispensing apparatus includes a collapsible liner arranged within a container, with a dispense head coupled to the container, suitable for handling oxygen- and moisture-sensitive materials. The dispense head includes a pressurization gas passage, a pressurization gas valve, a liquid passage, a liquid valve, a liner gas passage, and a liner gas valve, wherein each valve may have an associated quick connect fitting. The dispense head remains attached to the container during inert gas purging, liner filling, container shipment, and liquid dispensing. Pressurized inert gas may be maintained in the liner overlying liquid-containing material during shipment of the coupled dispense head and container. The container may have an extended chime to provide a protective zone that contains the entirety of the dispense head.

FOB SYSTEM FOR INTELLIGENT FLOW DETECTION AND DISPENSE CONTROL

A system and method detection of an empty keg is provided. Carbonated beverages from a keg communicates a carbonated alcoholic beverage to a liquid beverage sensor in fluid communication with the bulk keg. The liquid beverage sensor includes at least one phase detection sensor capable of identifying a foam or gas-liquid interface (Float on Beer Detector), at least one pressure sensor, at least one flow sensor, or at least one temperature sensor. A controller in operative communication with the TCB communicates with the control valve, the actuation button and in communication with the sensors. Upon detection of a low float level for the FOB detector, or low system pressure, or high system temperature, an alarm and/or override of the control fo the tap is accomplished. 1. A system for dispensing carbonated beverages from a bulk keg comprising:a keg containing a carbonated alcoholic beverage that is pressurized by a pressurized tank of gas;a liquid beverage sensor for measuring at least one property of the carbonated alcoholic beverage in fluid communication with the bulk keg;a first delivery line for communicating the carbonated alcoholic beverage to the liquid beverage sensor;a second delivery line for communicates the carbonated alcoholic beverage from a tap for dispensed a pour directly to a serving container; a control valve;', 'a tap control board (TCB) that actuates the control valve; and', 'an actuation button for initiating the dispensing of a pour; and, 'said tap further comprisinga controller in operative communication with the TCB via a Controller Area Network (CAN bus), said controller in operational communicates with the control valve, the actuation button and in communication with the liquid beverage sensor in a manner to facilitate operation of the control valve.2. The system for dispensing carbonated beverages from a bulk keg of claim 1 , wherein said liquid beverage sensor is selected from at least one of a group comprising: at least one phase ...

WATER DISPENSER

A water dispenser is provided which a first water level sensor configured to detect the water level in a cold water tank a second water level sensor configured to detect the water level in a buffer tank, an atmosphere communication line mounted to the cold water tank such that the interior of the cold water tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure, an air passage pipe through which the air layer in the cold tank communicates with the air layer in the buffer tank, and an abnormality water level sensor configured to detect that the water level in the cold tank has reached an abnormal level. 1. A water dispenser comprising:a first tank containing air and drinking water in two layers with the air forming an upper layer and the water forming a lower layer;a first water level sensor configured to detect a water level in the first tank;a first water supply pipe configured such that when the water level detected by the first water level sensor has fallen, drinking water is introduced into the first tank through the first water supply pipe;a second tank containing air and drinking water in two layers with the air forming an upper layer and the water forming a lower layer, and provided separately from the first tank so as to have a water level independent of the water level in the first tank;a second water level sensor configured to detect the water level in the second tank;a second water supply pipe configured such that when the water level detected by the second water level sensor has fallen, drinking water is introduced into the second tank through the second water supply pipe;an atmosphere communication line mounted to the first tank such that an interior of the first tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure;an air passage pipe through which the air layer in the first tank communicates with the air layer in the second tank; andan abnormality water level sensor configured to detect that the water level in the first tank has reached an abnormal level.2. The water ...

Beverage Dispense Valve Controlled by Wireless Technology

Methods and systems directed to dispensing fluids, such as beverages, using wireless technology are provided. Aspects relate to a container, such as a beverage cup, having a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals to a second wireless transceiver associated with a dispenser. The wireless transceiver may be configured to transmit electronic signals indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether it is properly located to receive the beverage from a valve of the dispenser. Further aspects of the invention relate to a beverage dispensing system having a wireless transceiver. In one embodiment, the dispenser is configured to receive a return signal from a container indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether the container is properly located to receive a beverage from a valve of the dispenser. 1. A method for dispensing fluids , the method comprising the steps of:sensing a beverage container in close proximity to a beverage dispenser, wherein the beverage dispenser further includes a housing with a push-button and a valve extending from the housing configured to dispense a fluid into the beverage container located below the valve, wherein pushing the push-button controls a flow of the fluid from the valve to the beverage container;transmitting a first electronic signal to the beverage container from a dispenser wireless transceiver located in close proximity to the beverage dispenser;transmitting a second electronic signal to the dispenser wireless transceiver from a container wireless transceiver associated with the container; anddispensing the fluid from the beverage dispenser to the beverage container,wherein the first electronic signal and the second electronic signal meet a threshold signal strength that is required for the valve to dispense the fluid, and wherein the threshold signal strength is met only when the first electronic signal and the second electronic ...

FLUID DISPENSER CHASSIS AND AGITATION SYSTEM

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

Product Dispensing System

A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber. 1. A product dispensing comprising: 'a flow measuring device configured to provide a feedback signal based upon a volume of the first ingredient flowing within the flow control device;', 'a flow control device configured to regular a first ingredient comprisinga pump module configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient;a controller configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe, and to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe;an RFID antenna assembly;a slot assembly for releasably engaging a product container, wherein the product container includes a first RFID tag assembly that is positioned within a detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the slot assembly releasably engages the product container; andan engagement device for releasably engaging a bracket assembly of the processing system, wherein the bracket assembly includes a second RFID tag assembly that is positioned within the detection zone of the RFID antenna assembly whenever the engagement device releasably engages the bracket assembly.2. The product dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the RFID tag assemblies is a passive RFID tag assembly.3. The product dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the RFID tag assemblies is a writeable RFID tag assembly.4. The product dispensing system of claim 1 ...

BACKFLOW DETECTION AND MIXING MODULE WITH A THERMAL MASS FLOW METER

A carbonated water dispenser comprises a carbonator with a water inlet and a carbonated water outlet. A backflow preventer module is fluidically coupled to the water inlet and comprises a check valve and a thermal mass flow meter. The thermal mass flow meter is configured to communicate a first signal based on a measured amount of heat transferred from a heater to a temperature sensor by a flow of a fluid through the backflow preventer module. A shut-off valve is fluidically coupled between the carbonated water outlet and a nozzle. The shut-off valve is configured to allow or prevent fluid flow from the carbonated water outlet to the nozzle base on a control signal. A controller is configured to detect a backflow condition based on the first signal and generate the control signal to configure the shut-off valve to prevent dispensing carbonated water upon detection of the backflow condition. 1. A backflow preventer module , comprising:a housing having an inlet and an outlet and a passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet, the passageway defining a flow path through the backflow preventer module;a thermal mass flow meter, the thermal mass flow meter located between the inlet and the outlet along the flow path, wherein the thermal mass flow meter is configured to communicate a first signal based on a flow rate of a fluid along the flow path; anda check valve located b the inlet and the outlet along the flow path and configured to prevent a flow of fluid in a direction from the outlet to the inlet.2. The backflow preventer module of claim 1 , further comprising:a second check valve located between the inlet and the outlet along the flow path and configured to prevent a flow of fluid in the direction from the outlet to the inlet.3. The backflow preventer module of claim 1 , wherein the thermal mass flow meter is further configured to communicate a second signal based on a measured temperature of the fluid.4. The backflow preventer module of claim 1 , wherein ...

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.

Beverage dispensing apparatus with sensor assembly for sensing dispensing of beverage

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

Water discharge device and method for controlling the same

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

EMPTY KEG DETECTION FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGES

A system and method detection of an empty keg is provided. Carbonated beverages from a keg communicates a carbonated alcoholic beverage to a Foam on Beer (FOB) detector. The FOB forms a reservoir and containing a float. Level detection sensors in operative communication with the float identifies the position and movement of the float. An keg's status can thereby be anticipated by float level and speed changes. A the FOB status can thereby operate a touchless tap including a control valve via a tap control board (TCB) that actuates the control valve. A controller in operative communication with the TCB communicates with the control valve, the actuation button and in communication with the level sensor. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A system for dispensing carbonated beverages from a bulk keg comprising:a keg containing a carbonated alcoholic beverage that is pressurized by a pressurized tank of gas;a first delivery line for communicating the carbonated alcoholic beverage to a Foam on Beer (FOB) detector;said FOB forming a reservoir or chamber into which the liquid is dispensed and containing a float;a level detector in operative communication with said float and adapted to identify a level of said float;a second delivery line for communicates the carbonated alcoholic beverage from a tap for dispensed a pour directly to a serving container. a control valve;', 'tap control board (TCB) that actuates the control valve; and', 'an actuation button for initiating the dispensing of a pour; and, 'said tap further comprisinga controller in operative communication with the TCB via a Controller Area Network (CAN bus), said controller in operational communicates with the control valve, the actuation button and in communication with the level sensor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said tap comprises:an integrated pneumatic actuator casing forming a dispensing shaft that is opened or closed via said control valve comprising a pneumatic valve, said shaft and said pneumatic valve ...

A method and system for dispensing carbonated beverages at increased speed

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

BEVERAGE DELIVERY VENDING SYSTEM

This invention relates to a beverage delivery vending system that provides the consumer with the option of choosing ingredients of their choice, using a computer touchscreen that is connected to a computing system. The ingredients chosen are delivered using a frozen food delivery system. The ingredients are blended using a blending system and dispensed through solenoid valves and into a disposable cup, which is dispended by a cup-dispenser unit. The ingredients are mixed inside the disposable cup using a sanitary mixer. The consumer has the option of payment for the drink in cash, by debit card, and/or credit card. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. A beverage delivery vending system comprising: a front panel;', 'an interior volume;, 'a main cabinet including 'wherein said refrigerator compartment is located within said interior volume of said main cabinet and is adapted to store and refrigerate a blending device for liquids and food;', 'a refrigerator compartment;'} [ at least one wall member forming an interior volume adapted to hold and store a liquid or food therein;', 'an aperture on a bottom section thereof adapted to allow said liquid or food to pass therethrough and out of said interior volume; and', 'a valve member mechanically connected to at least one of said at least one wall member and is adapted to selectively cover said aperture and allow a predetermined amount of said liquid or food to exit its respective cartridge through said aperture and enter a beverage container member;, 'a plurality of cartridges each including, 'wherein each of said plurality of cartridges is adapted to be refilled when empty;', 'wherein each of said plurality of cartridges is adapted to be replaced when empty; and', 'wherein said blending device is located within said refrigerator compartment and is adapted to deliver chosen liquids and food to said ...

TOUCHLESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT DRINK DISPENSING DEVICE

A drink dispensing device including one or more processors, a drink dispensing item located above a drink container positioning area, and a first sensor to determine when a drink container is located in the drink container positioning area, where the one or more processors initiate a drink container filling operation based on a first signal from the first sensor that the drink container is located in the drink container positioning area. 1. A control device comprising:one or more processors configured to determine drink dispensing data;a housing with at least one inlet and at least one outlet;the housing containing a control unit and a solenoid;the control unit is configured to maintain a relative constant flow of fluid from a variable pressure fluid supply to a fluid outlet, the control unit including: a) a valve housing having an inlet port and an outlet port adapted to be connected to the variable pressure fluid supply and the fluid outlet; b) a diaphragm chamber interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port; c) a cup contained within the diaphragm chamber; d) a diaphragm closing the cup; e) a piston assembly secured to a center of the diaphragm, the piston assembly having a cap and a base; f) a stem projecting from the cap through a first passageway in a barrier wall to terminate in a valve head; and g) a spring in the cup coacting with the base of the piston assembly for urging the diaphragm into a closed position, and the spring being responsive to fluid pressure above a predetermined level to adjust a size of a control orifice.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are configured to transmit the drink dispensing data to a remote device.3. The control device of claim 2 , wherein the remote device transmits commands to the one or more processors based on the transmitted drink dispensing data.4. The control device of claim 2 , wherein the remote device initiates one or more actions based on the transmitted drink dispensing ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING

A beverage dispenser for dispensing a carbonated beverage includes a housing defining an interior volume and having a first surface proximal to the beverage source and a second surface distal to the beverage source. The beverage dispenser includes a conduit in fluid communication with the beverage source entering the first surface of the housing and terminating proximate the second surface of the housing. The dispenser includes a flow rate controller including a processor disposed within the interior volume of said housing and a subsurface dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the terminal end of the conduit. The dispenser also includes a user interface including user-selectable indicia for providing data to the processor. The flow through the conduit to the subsurface dispensing nozzle is compensated to maintain substantially hydraulic beverage flow within the conduit, and is based on data provided to the processor by a user operation of the user interface. 1. A beverage dispenser for dispensing a carbonated beverage from a beverage source into a receptacle , the dispenser comprising:a housing defining an interior volume and having a first surface proximal to the beverage source and a second surface distal to the beverage source;a conduit in fluid communication with the beverage source entering the first surface of the housing and terminating proximate the second surface of the housing;a flow meter in fluid communication with the conduit;a flow rate controller disposed within the interior volume of said housing, the flow rate controller including a processor;a user interface including a user-selectable indicia for providing data to the processor;a subsurface dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the terminal end of the conduit,wherein flow through the conduit to the subsurface dispensing nozzle is compensated by the flow rate controller to maintain substantially hydraulic beverage flow within the conduit; andwherein at least one of the beverage flow ...

HYBRID BEVERAGE DISPENSER

Disclosed is a hybrid beverage dispenser that can be configured in a number of flexible arrangements, providing the opportunity for a configurable beverage dispensing “station” having a variable “footprint”. The hybrid beverage dispenser may have “on board” refrigeration and/or heating system for providing both hot and cold beverages from the same dispenser. A remote chiller may provide chilled syrups for the beverages. Also disclosed is a countertop hybrid beverage dispensing unit for situations where limited space is an issue. Also disclosed is a hybrid beverage dispenser that provides the ability to dispense from one dispenser beverages which usually are dispensed from separate dispensers. The countertop unit possesses the same beverage dispensing flexibility; however, all ingredients are remotely chilled and pumped to the point of dispensing. 1. A beverage dispenser comprising:a point of use portion for use by an individual to make and dispense beverages, the point of use portion comprised of a plurality of dispensers for dispensing beverages, wherein at least two of the plurality of dispensers dispense a beverage from a different beverage type selected from the group consisting of blended ice beverages, carbonated beverages, non-carbonated beverages and combinations of any of the foregoing; and a user interface that provides sequential direction to the individual for making and dispensing the beverages.2. A beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the point of use portion further comprises an ice maker for providing ice for the beverages and/or a blend chamber for blending the ingredients of the beverages.3. A beverage dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the point of use portion further comprises a refrigerated base.4. A beverage dispenser according to claim 3 , wherein the refrigerated base holds blended ice beverage ingredients claim 3 , carbonated beverage ingredients and/or non-carbonated beverage ingredients selected from the group consisting ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE

A beverage dispenser includes a vessel, a dispensing tap, a dispenser assembly, and a dispensing tube. The vessel defines an internal volume, a lower opening, and an upper opening. The dispensing tube couples the dispensing tap to the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly includes a liquid level gauge structure (gauge structure), a riser tube, a lower housing, and an upper housing. The riser tube is positioned within a gauge structure and defines a riser volume. A gauge volume is defined between the gauge structure and the riser tube. The lower housing is configured such that the riser volume and the gauge volume are in fluid communication with the internal volume. The upper housing is configured such that the internal volume is in fluid communication with only the gauge volume and the riser tube is in fluid communication with a volume defined by the dispensing tube. 1. A method of manufacturing an opening of a vessel that includes a double-wall vacuum space , the method comprising:punching a first wall opening in a first wall of the vessel;defining a first angled portion around a circumference of the first wall opening;punching a second wall opening in a second wall of the vessel;defining a second angled portion around a circumference of the second wall opening;aligning the first angled portion and second angled portion such that a first surface of the first angled portion substantially contacts a first surface of a second angled portion;positioning a wall stud within the first wall opening and the second wall opening such that an external surface of the wall stud contacts a second surface of one of the first angled portion or the second angled portion;welding together a first end of the first angled portion, a second end of the second angled portion, and a portion of the external surface;sealing a vessel bottom to a lower edge of the first wall and to a lower edge of the second wall; andevacuating a space between the first wall and the second wall.2. The ...

Beverage dispenser

Provided is an apparatus for filling containers with a positioning surface on which a container to be filled can be arranged, with a filling device which is suitable and intended for filling the container via its container opening. According to embodiments of the invention, the apparatus has a contour detection device which is suitable and intended for determining a contour of the container to be filled, as well as a determination device which, taking into account the contour of the container, detects an internal volume of the container.

System, Method, And Apparatus For Purchasing, Dispensing, Or Sampling Of Products

A product dispenser includes a product sampling portion configured to contain a product to be sampled. The product sampling portion includes a product sample dispenser. A packaged product portion is configured to contain and dispense a packaged product corresponding to a product to be sampled. 1. An apparatus comprising a food or beverage product dispenser , the apparatus configured:a. to determine or display a first price of a first food or beverage product and a second price of a second food or beverage product, the first food or beverage product and the second food or beverage product intended to be dispensed in variable volumes from the food or beverage product dispenser;b. wherein the first price comprises a surcharge for the first food or beverage product, the first food or beverage product having a first calorie count per unit volume that exceeds a second calorie count per unit volume of the second food or beverage product, and the first price of the first food or beverage product per unit volume exceeds the second price of the second food or beverage product per unit volume.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to communicate wirelessly with a wireless communication device responsive to a request from the wireless communication device to dispense a food or beverage product from the food or beverage product dispenser.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is associated with a display configured to display the first price claim 1 , and wherein the displayed first price varies according to a caloric content per serving of the first food or beverage product.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the display is associated with at least one of the food or beverage product dispenser or a wireless communication device configured to communicate wirelessly with the food or beverage product dispenser.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to dispense a predetermined number of calories of the first food ...

A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF DISPENSING BEVERAGE

The present invention relates to a beverage dispensing system (). The beverage dispensing system comprises a beverage container () defining an internal volume including a beverage and an openable and closable dispensing device comprising a tapping line. The internal volume includes a canister () including a housing enclosing an adsorption material having an adsorbed a specific amount of propellant gas sufficient for replacing the beverage included in the internal volume. The internal volume also includes a bag () in fluid communication with the canister. The bag defines a first state in which the bag is folded and occupying less than 10% of the internal volume while the beverage contacting at least 25-50% of the housing of the canister. The bag also defines a second state in which the bag is unfolded and occupying at least 70% of the internal volume while the beverage contacting at least 25-50% of the housing of the canister. 130-. (canceled)31. A pressurization system for a beverage container defining a first diameter and having an internal volume , said pressurization system comprising:a canister positioned within said internal volume, said canister including an adsorption material having an adsorbed specific amount of propellant gas sufficient for replacing said beverage included in said internal volume, said canister including a housing enclosing said adsorption material; anda bag comprising an inner foil and an outer foil, said inner foil defining an inner upper edge, an opposite inner lower edge, a first side edge and an opposite second side edge welded to said first side edge, said inner foil defining an inner cylinder encircling said canister and defining a second diameter substantially equal to said first diameter, said outer foil defining an outer upper edge being welded to said inner upper edge forming a common upper edge, an outer lower edge welded to said inner lower edge forming a common lower edge, a third side edge and an opposite fourth side edge ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER SYSTEM WITH REMOTE INGREDIENTS HANDLING

A beverage dispenser system with remote ingredients handling. The beverage dispenser system includes at least one dispenser having a nozzle. Micro-ingredients and macro-ingredients are remotely positioned such as under the counter or in a back room to physically separate the micro-ingredients and macro-ingredients from the dispenser. Pumps or metering devises for providing the micro-ingredients and the macro-ingredients are also physically separated from the dispenser. The beverage system may also include a heat exchanger for cooling the macro-ingredients as well as still water and carbonated water. The heat exchanger may be positioned in the dispenser, on the dispenser, under the counter, or within the counter. 1. A product dispensing system comprising:a dispensing tower having a nozzle for dispensing a product about the nozzle, the dispensing tower positioned on a counter;a micro-ingredient tower configured to receive a micro-ingredient package, the micro-ingredient tower positioned below the counter;a micro-ingredient pump or metering device in communication with the micro-ingredient tower and adapted to dispense micro-ingredient from a received micro-ingredient package to the nozzle;a macro-ingredient pump adapted to dispense macro-ingredient from a macro-ingredient package to the nozzle; anda heat exchanger downstream from the macro-ingredient pump for cooling the macro-ingredient.2. (canceled)3. The product dispensing system of wherein the micro-ingredient pump or metering device is positioned below the counter.4. The product dispensing system of wherein the macro-ingredient package is positioned in a back room.5. The product dispensing system of wherein the macro-ingredient pump is positioned below the counter.67-. (canceled)8. The product dispensing system of wherein the heat exchanger is positioned in the dispenser.9. (canceled)10. The product dispensing system of further comprising a carbonated water source positioned remotely from the dispenser tower ...

Multivalve dispenser

The present application provides a beverage dispensing system. The beverage dispensing system may include a first valve connected to a rigid form by way of a first tube positioned through a valve cover and a second valve connected to a second tube positioned through the valve cover and exiting the valve cover without being in connection with the rigid form.

CONTACTLESS BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A contactless beverage dispenser, system, and method of contactlessly dispensing a beverage are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the present invention utilize a sensor that is operatively coupled to a pump for selective activation thereof. The sensor detects, in a sensor zone, the presence of a beverage container proximal a dispensing spout of the beverage dispenser. The sensor may be a proximity sensor, such as a photoelectric sensor. Upon detection of the beverage container, the pump is activated and dispenses a beverage to a user. 1. A beverage dispenser comprising:a reservoir configured to contain a beverage;a dispensing spout configured to dispense the beverage;a sensor configured to detect when a beverage container is disposed in a sensor zone proximal the dispensing spout; anda pump operably coupled to the reservoir and the dispensing spout, the pump being configured to pump the beverage out of the dispensing spout upon the detection, by the sensor, of the beverage container being disposed in the sensor zone.2. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a proximity sensor.3. The beverage dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the proximity sensor is a photoelectric sensor.4. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is mounted to a housing such that the sensor is disposed a predetermined horizontal distance from the dispensing spout.5. The beverage dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the sensor is located below the dispensing spout.6. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising one or more ultraviolet lights configured to sanitize at least one of the dispensing spout and a portion of the sensor zone.7. The beverage dispenser of claim 6 , wherein the one or more ultraviolet lights are configured to run continuously.8. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a housing in which the pump is mounted claim 1 , an inlet conduit coupled to the reservoir and the pump claim 1 , and an outlet conduit coupled to the pump and the ...

Portable Beverage Service and Dispensing Cart

A beverage dispensing cart is provided for the portable and independent controlled dispensing of keg beverages. Delivery of beer and/or wine on tap is provided from a portable, battery powered beverage service and dispensing cart. One or more bulk beverage keg containers are stored within temperature-controlled compartments, each dispensed from a separate tap tower. Each tap tower comprises at least one individually operable touchless tap for and in operational communication with an automated Beverage Dispensing System for an automated and controlled dispensing of a metered volume of beverage from the bulk beverage keg. A plurality of casters are attached to a lower surface of the cabinet in a manner to allow the portable beverage service and dispensing cart to be portably transported. Use of the portable beverage service and dispensing cart enable the use of keg beverages in a venue in a portable manner. 1. A portable beverage service and dispensing cart for the automated and controlled delivery of bulk beer and/or wine and comprising:a cabinet enclosing an interior volume and supporting an upper counter top, said cabinet formed of a structural frame encasing an interior volume forming at least a first temperature-controlled compartment controlled to a first temperature appropriate to a first service temperature for a first beverage;a first door providing access to and egress from the interior volume;the upper counter top supporting a first tap tower in communication with the first compartment, said upper counter top further configured to provide a beverage area;a first bulk beverage keg containers stored within the first temperature controlled compartment and in operative communication with the first tap tower;said first tap tower comprising at least one individually operable touchless tap for and in operational communication with a first automated Beverage Dispensing System for an automated and controlled dispensing of a metered volume of beverage from the first ...

Container Management System

A container management system () with a number of containers () which have identifying, electronically readable codes assigned to them, and with a number of dispensing/filling stations configured for dispensing a liquid from the container () or supplying said container with a fluid. The dispensing/filling stations are associated with electronic reading units by means of which the codes of containers () can be read. Data read by the electronic reading units are fed into a cloud-based computer system () configured for storing and analyzing the data. 1122213. A container management system () with a number of containers () which have identifying , electronically readable codes assigned to them , and with a number of dispensing/filling stations configured for dispensing a liquid from the container () or supplying said container with a liquid , characterized in that electronic reading units are associated with the dispensing/filling stations , by means of which codes of containers () are readable and in that data read by electronic reading units are fed to a cloud-based computer system () which is designed for storing and analyzing the data.2113. The container management system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cloud-based computer system () is configured to perform control and/or monitoring functions.3132. The container management system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the electronic codes are stored on a chip respectively integrated in the connection () of a container ().41. The container management system () according to claim 3 , characterized in that the chip is an RFID chip and in that each electronic reading unit is an RFID reading unit.51. The container management system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that an electronic reading unit is integrated in a dispensing/filling station.61222. The container management system () according to claim 3 , characterized in that data of the container () and/or data of a liquid ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR PREPARING LAYERED BEVERAGES

The invention concerns a beverage dispenser () configured for dispensing in a drinking container () a beverage composed of a plurality of layers (a, b, c) of beverage components, said dispenser comprising: a preparation unit for preparing the beverage components () and dispensing said beverage components in a drinking container, a control unit () for enabling a user to control the preparation unit, said control unit comprising: a user interface () for enabling a user to select a beverage, a processing unit for driving the preparation unit in accordance with the beverage selected by the user, wherein the user interface () enables the user to choose the vertical order of the layers (a, b, c) of beverage components in the drinking container, and wherein the processing unit is adapted to calculate the density (d, d, d, d) of each beverage component in order to obtain the vertical order of layers selected by the user in the drinking container. 1. Beverage dispenser configured for dispensing in a drinking container a beverage composed of a plurality of layers of beverage components , the dispenser comprising:a preparation unit for preparing the beverage components and dispensing the beverage components in a drinking container, the preparation unit preparing the beverage components by dilution of at least one soluble beverage ingredients with a diluent, preferably water;a control unit for enabling a user to control the preparation unit, the control unit comprising:a user interface for enabling a user to select a beverage,a processing unit for driving the preparation unit in accordance with the beverage selected by the user;wherein the user interface enables the user to choose the vertical order of the layers of beverage components in the drinking container, andwherein the processing unit is adapted:to calculate the density of each beverage component in order to obtain the vertical order of layers selected by the user in the drinking container, andto drive the preparation ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING

Among other things, beverages are dispensed from one or more beverage dispensers based on selections made by users. Information about the dispensing of the beverages is sent to a central server where it is used to manage a variety of functions including replacement of depleted supplies of components. Various features of the beverage dispensers enable the beverages that are dispensed to be uniform and appealing to users. 1. A beverage dispensing method comprisingreceiving a signal from a manually operated switch indicating a carbonation level of a beverage to be dispensed, andin response to the signal, controlling a digital pressure regulator associated with a supply of CO2 or controlling a ratio of still water and carbonated water flowing to a dispensing orifice, or both, to dispense the beverage at the indicated carbonation level.2. The method of in which the manually operated switch comprises a portion of a touch screen.3. The method of in which the signal from the manually operated switch is indicative of a carbonation level on an arbitrary scale claim 1 , and the method comprises mapping the carbonation level from the arbitrary scale to a parameter representing a pressure at the digital pressure regulator or two relative degrees of valve openings for flows of the still water and the carbonated water.4. The method of in which the mapping changes to reflect information about previous beverages dispensed claim 3 , including updated information about preferences of consumers of dispensed beverages.5. A beverage dispensing method comprisingreceiving a signal from a manually operated switch indicating a strength of a flavor of a beverage to be dispensed, andin response to the signal, controlling operation of a peristaltic pump to withdraw from a concentrated supply an additive associated with the flavor, the additives being withdrawn at a rate to achieve the indicated strength relative to a rate of flow of a base liquid of the beverage.6. The method of in which the ...

LIQUID DISPENSER FOR ANIMALS

A liquid dispenser may include a container or tank having an upper opening and in which water is stored, a pump provided in the container, a water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred, a water supply plate having an upper surface over which water flows, a container support or base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the container support to cool the bottom plate of the container. 1. A liquid dispenser , comprising:a tank to store liquid and having a bottom;a base provided below the bottom of the tank;a pump provided in the tank;a plate provided above the tank and having an upper surface on which liquid from the tank is dispensed;a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred to the plate; anda thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool liquid in the tank.2. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , further including:a protrusion formed at a center of the bottom of the tank; and,a temperature sensor provided inside the protrusion to sense a temperature of liquid in the tank, wherein the thermoelectric element cools the liquid in the tank when the temperature of the liquid sensed by the temperature sensor is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature.3. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , further including a heat sink provided in the base and having a plurality of heat radiating fins claim 1 , wherein a lower edge of the thermoelectric element is in contact with an upper surface of the plurality of radiating fins.4. The liquid dispenser of claim 3 , further including:a fan surrounded by the plurality of radiating fins; anda motor to rotate the fan and provided within an opening formed at a center of the thermoelectric element.5. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , further including a vent formed in the base.6. The liquid dispenser of claim 5 , further including a base leg protruding from a bottom surface of the base to space the base apart from the ground surface claim 5 ...

MOBILE BATTERY POWERED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION CART

Disclosed herein are various mobile battery powered beverage distribution and marketing carts, kiosks, systems, and methods for operating, transporting, charging, maintaining, optimizing, and storing these mobile battery powered beverage distribution and marketing carts. The mobile battery powered beverage carts may generally comprise a wheeled base, upper workstation, at least one storage and/or refrigerated compartment, a battery, and a large viewing screen for displaying marketing and/or entertainment content thereon. The battery within the cart is configured to operate any electrical componentry on the cart, so that the cart can be independently operable away from any electrical wall outlets. These carts can be customized with any number of options or accessories to meet particular demands and be temporarily deployed to areas where demand, or crowd size, is highest.

BEVERAGES DISPENSER AND A METHOD FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES

A beverages dispenser, particularly for carbonated beverages, comprises a cooled tank where beverage is stored, an inlet pipe to the tank, an inlet valve on the inlet pipe, a pump downstream the inlet valve for feeding a beverage to the tank in order to maintain a predetermined level wherein, an outlet pipe from the tank to a beverage dispensing nozzle, and an outlet valve on the outlet conduit. An auxiliary pipe is disposed between the inlet pipe downstream the inlet valve and the outlet pipe downstream the outlet valve and a control unit is adapted to close the inlet valve and to run the pump in order to empty the outlet pipe into the tank after the beverage is dispensed in order to prevent dripping. 1. A refrigerator appliance comprising a refrigeration compartment , a freezer compartment and a beverage dispenser comprising:at least a cooled tank where a beverage is stored,an inlet conduit to the tank,an inlet valve on the inlet conduit,a pump downstream the inlet valve for feeding the beverage to the tank,an outlet conduit from the tank to a beverage dispensing nozzle,an outlet valve on the outlet conduit,an auxiliary conduit disposed between the inlet conduit downstream the inlet valve and the outlet conduit downstream the outlet valve; anda control unit adapted to close the inlet valve and to run the pump in order to empty the outlet conduit into the tank after the beverage is dispensed.2. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary conduit comprises a check valve preventing the flow of beverage from the inlet conduit to the outlet conduit.3. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the tank is adapted to contain carbonated water and is provided with a conduit contained therein for feeding cooled water to the dispensing nozzle by means of a second outlet valve on an auxiliary outlet conduit connected to said outlet conduit.4. The refrigerator appliance according to claim 3 , wherein between the inlet conduit and the ...

LIQUID DISPENSER HAVING SENSORS

A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container. 1. A liquid dispenser , comprising:a container configured to store liquid and having an upper opening;a base to support the container and having a sidewall;a pump having an inlet to suction liquid stored in the container and an outlet to discharge the liquid;a lid seated on the container to close the upper opening and having a hole through which liquid discharged from the outlet of the pump flows;a controller provided in the base; and,at least one radar sensor provided in the base, wherein the radar sensor faces the sidewall of the base to emit a signal through the sidewall of the base and to sense a distance of a moving object from the liquid dispenser, and an operation of the pump is controlled by the controller based on a sensed distance of the moving object by the radar sensor.2. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the pump is turned on when the sensed distance is less than or equal to a predetermined distance and is turned off when the sensed distance is greater than the predetermined distance.3. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , based on a velocity of the moving object toward the liquid dispenser claim 1 , the controller operates the pump when the velocity is at least greater than a predetermined velocity.4. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the at least one radar sensor includes a plurality of radar sensors claim 1 , and based on a number of radar sensors triggered to indicate multiple moving objects claim 1 , the pumping capacity of the pump is proportional to a number of radar sensors triggered.5. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 ...

Beverage Dispense Valve Controlled by Wireless Technology

Methods and systems directed to dispensing, fluids, such as beverages, using wireless technology are provided. Aspects relate to a container, such as a beverage cup, having a wireless transceiver configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals to a second wireless transceiver associated with a dispenser. The wireless transceiver may be configured to transmit electronic signals indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether it is properly located to receive the beverage from a valve of the dispenser. Further aspects of the invention relate to a beverage dispersing system having, a wireless transceiver. In one embodiment, the dispenser is configured to receive a return signal from a container indicative that the container is validated to receive a beverage and whether the container is properly located to receive a beverage from a valve of the dispenser. 1. A beverage dispensing system comprising: a sidewall disposed around a central bottom, wherein the bottom is distal to an opening for receiving a beverage, and', 'a container wireless transceiver associated with the container; and, 'at least one beverage container, the beverage container comprising a housing,', 'a valve extending from the housing configured to dispense the beverage into the container located below the valve, and', 'a dispenser wireless transceiver located in close proximity to the beverage dispenser configured to communicate with the container wireless transceiver on the beverage container., 'at least one beverage dispenser, the beverage dispenser comprising2. The beverage dispensing system according to , wherein the container wireless transceiver is affixed to the bottom of the container. The beverage dispensing system according to , wherein the container wireless transceiver is affixed to the sidewall of the container.4. The beverage dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the container wireless transceiver is located in an impermeable layer between the ...

POST-MIXING BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING PRESSURIZABLE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

An appliance for making a drink individually. The appliance includes a plurality of containers. Each container includes a vessel and a head screwed onto the vessel. A base defines a plurality of housings each receiving a container, and being provided with a housing outlet and a pressurizing inlet connected with a drain valve and a pressurizing valve of the container, respectively. A funnel is mounted under the housing outlets. Structure transfers by pressurization, into the funnel, ingredients contained in the containers housed in the housings. The vessel and the head of at least one container include polarizing surfaces of the vessel and of the head, respectively, configured to form, together, a container polarizing surface that can cooperate with a housing polarizing surface to ensure a predetermined positioning of the container with respect to the housing. 2. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the head is screwed onto the vessel and the predetermined position is a maximum screwing position.3. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container polarizing surface cooperates with the head polarizing surface to lock the head in position on the vessel.4. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container and housing polarizing surfaces extend vertically.5. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container and housing polarizing surfaces extend against one another and are separated from one another by a distance less than 3 mm.6. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vessel and head polarizing surfaces are flat surfaces which claim 1 , together claim 1 , define a flat container polarizing surface.7. The appliance as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the housing polarizing surface is a flat surface against which each of said flat surfaces of the vessel and of the head extends claim 6 , at least partially claim 6 , when the container is housed in a respective housing.8. The appliance as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

LIQUID STORAGE APPARATUS

A liquid storage apparatus including a container, an upper cover, a dispensing faucet, a conduit, a gas cylinder and a gas cylinder sleeve. The container includes a cavity and an upper opening. The upper cover is arranged on the upper opening. The dispensing faucet is led out from a side of the upper cover and is connected to the conduit in the upper cover; and the conduit extends to a bottom of the container. The upper cover includes an adjusting knob, and a pressure of the cavity of the container is adjusted by rotating to open or close a valve of the gas cylinder. The pressure in the container can be adjusted since the gas cylinder is arranged in the container and the valve of the gas cylinder can be opened or closed by rotating the adjustment knob. 15-. (canceled)6. A liquid storage apparatus , comprising:a container,an upper cover,a dispensing faucet,a conduit,a gas cylinder, anda gas cylinder sleeve; wherein:the container comprises a cavity and an upper opening;the upper cover is arranged on the upper opening; the dispensing faucet is led out from a side of the upper cover and is connected to the conduit in the upper cover; andthe conduit extends to a bottom of the container;the upper cover comprises an adjusting knob, and a pressure of the cavity of the container is adjusted by rotating the adjusting knob to open or close a valve of the gas cylinder;the gas cylinder sleeve comprises an end portion and a sleeve body;the end portion is fixed to the upper cover;the upper cover further comprises a housing and a mounting portion arranged inside the housing;the adjusting knob is arranged on a side of the mounting portion;the upper cover further comprises a pressure gauge which is fixed to a top surface of the mounting portion; andwherein along a direction from the adjusting knob to an inside of the mounting portion, the upper cover further comprises a first fixing nut, a torsion bar, a first spring, a push block, a second fixing nut, a sealing piece, a push rod, a ...

Wirelessly-Activated and Controlled Portable Hydration Systems, Devices, Components and Methods

Described herein are various embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods for providing hydration to a user from a fluid reservoir or bladder, where the fluid is provided on demand by the user activating and controlling a user interface that communicates wirelessly with a control assembly operably connected to a pump and the fluid reservoir. 1. A portable wirelessly-controlled and activated hydration system , comprising:a first control assembly comprising a first wireless transceiver and at least a first computing device the first computing device comprising at least a first non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store first instructions executable by at least a first processor;a second control assembly comprising a user interface, a second wireless transceiver configured to transmit user control signals to the first wireless transceiver corresponding to one or more inputs provided by a user to the user interface, and at least a second computing device operably connected to the user interface and the second wireless transceiver, the second computing device comprising at least a second non-transitory computer readable medium configured to store second instructions executable by at least a second processor;a quick connect mechanism configured for rapid attachment to and disconnection from a fluid reservoir;a fluid input tube comprising first and second ends, the first end being attached to the quick connect mechanism;a fluid output tube comprising first and second ends, the second end being configured to deliver fluid to a mouth of a user, anda fluid pump operably connected to the first control assembly and comprising input and output ports, operation of the fluid pump being controlled by the first computing device, the input port of the fluid pump being operably connected to the second end of the input tube, the output port of the fluid pump being connected to the first end of the output tube, the pump being configured to pump fluid from the ...

Monitoring Of A Beverage Dispensing System

Beverage dispensing system (10) comprising: —one or more pressure chambers comprising a connectable base (14) part and lid (12) defining a sealed inner space (16) for accommodating and encapsulating a —40 collapsible beverage container (18) having a beverage outlet connectable to the base part (14), —a tapping device (34) comprising one or more tapping heads (36) for extracting the beverage from the collapsible beverage to container(s), —a tapping line (28) extending from said base part (14) to said tapping device, said tapping line comprising one or more beverage lines, and —at least one measuring device (56) configured for monitoring at least one physical quantity of the tapping line, sealed inner space, base part, lid and/or collapsible beverage container, said measuring device configured to have a sampling rate of at least 10 Hz, wherein the beverage dispensing system is configured for —processing data from the measuring device, and —detecting an event in the system by continuously analysing data from the measuring device.

Beverage Dispenser

Disclosed is a beverage dispenser including a housing having a beverage storage space capable of storing a volume of a beverage to be dispensed and a heat exchanger sub-system operable to effect the temperature of a beverage stored in or passing through the beverage storage space. The housing is provided with at least one wall through which beverage in the beverage storage space can be visualised. The dispenser includes a coupling enabling the coupling of a valve to facilitate dispensing of beverage from the beverage storage space. 1. A beverage dispenser comprising:a housing having a beverage storage space capable of storing a volume of a beverage to be dispensed;a heat exchanger sub-system being operable to effect the temperature of a beverage stored in or passing through the beverage storage space; the housing provided with at least one wall through which beverage in the beverage storage space can be visualised; anda coupling enabling the coupling of a valve to facilitate dispensing of beverage from the beverage storage space.2. The beverage dispenser according to wherein the at least one wall is a wall in the configuration of a tube.3. The beverage dispenser according to wherein the beverage storage space is disposed to enable direct contact by a heat exchanger fluid circulating through the heat exchanger sub-system.4. The beverage dispenser according to wherein the heat exchanger sub-system comprises a tank defined by a portion of the housing wherein heat exchanger fluid circulating through the heat exchanger sub-system flows through the tank; and a common wall separates the tank from the beverage storage space.5. The beverage dispenser according to wherein the common wall is disposed such that the common wall can be directly contacted by heat exchange fluid flowing through the tank.6. The beverage dispenser according to wherein the heat exchanger sub-system comprises one or more heat exchanger conduits enabling a heat exchanger fluid to flow into and out of ...

Beverage Dispensing System

A system and method for the automated dispensing of bulk keg wine is provide having, in combination: integrated temperature control; pressure monitoring; automated purging; and integrated point of sale data acquisition for determining inventory usage statistics for each keg of wine dispensed. The system provides for precise measurement of each portion. An error alarm system warns an operator about beverage tank low level. A system for forcing the flashing of poor quality beverage. Recording of all delivery process events allows for operator or management review and control. 1. A method for dispensing a beverage comprising:receiving a pressurized beverage fluid into a metering chamber having a first volume; anddispensing any selected number of multiples or fractions of said first volume in an uninterrupted continuous output flow of said beverage fluid.2. An apparatus for dispensing a pour of a beverage comprising:a generally cylindrical metering chamber having a first access at a first end opposite a second access at a second end;a first input flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between a bulk beverage volume and said first access;a second input flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said bulk beverage volume and said second access;a first output flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said first access and a dispenser;a second output flow control mechanism for controlling a fluid communication between said second access and said dispenser;a reciprocating piston retained within said cylindrical metering chamber for sliding between said first access and said second access wherein movement toward said first access allows fluid access to said metering chamber through said second access and movement toward said second access allows fluid access to said metering chamber through said first access; wherein an uninterrupted continuous output flow of said beverage fluid is provided by ...

SEMI-AUTOMATED BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES AND METHODS

Food product dispensing machines and methods for dispensing food product into a cup. The food product dispensing machine includes a cup holder having a target element, a sensor that senses the target element, and a controller. The cup holder is configured to hold a cup such that the cup prevents the sensor from sensing at least a portion of the target element. The controller determines whether a cup is present in the cup holder and/or a size of the cup based on a remaining portion of the target element that is sensed by the sensor when the cup is held by the cup holder. Drive mechanisms are configured to move the first and second cup holders along first and second radial paths, respectively, with respect to the common dispensing position. An indicator is configured to indicate a remaining number of cup dispenses to the user. 1. A food product dispensing machine for dispensing food product into a cup , the food product dispensing machine comprising:a cup holder that comprises a target element;a sensor that is configured to sense the target element;wherein the cup holder is configured to hold the cup such that the cup prevents the sensor from sensing at least a portion of the target element; anda controller that is configured to determine a size of the cup based on a remaining portion of the target element that is sensed by the sensor when the cup is held by the cup holder.2. The food product dispensing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense the target element through a sidewall of the cup holder.3. The food product dispensing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the cup holder comprises a sidewall and wherein the target element is at least partially formed by the sidewall.4. The food product dispensing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the cup holder comprises a base that supports the cup and front and rear sidewalls claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense the remaining portion of the target element via an opening ...

Beverage dispensing apparatus method and apparatus

Apparatus, method and storage medium associated with a beverage dispensing apparatus are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a beverage dispensing apparatus may include a dispenser to dispense a beverage into a beverage container placed underneath the dispenser; one or more sensors to sense and collect depth data associated with the beverage container; and a controller coupled to the dispenser and the one or more sensors to control the dispenser's dispensation of the beverage, in accordance with a capacity of the beverage container inferred based at least in part on the collected depth data associated with the beverage container. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, DEVICES AND USES THEREOF FOR MONITORING TAP HANDLES AND BOTTLES

A system, method and device for monitoring fluid dispensing are described. The method includes coupling a plurality of sensors to a valve of a fluid dispensing assembly, wherein the valve is configured to operate in either a first state or a second state to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. A change of a state of the valve is detected from the first state to the second state from the second state back to the first state. The detected data from the detected sequence of triggering events, a time duration and a predetermined flow rate may be transmitted through a wireless transceiver, to one or both of an external user device and a remote central monitoring unit for a determination of a volume V of fluid being dispensed. 1. A method for monitoring fluid dispensing , comprising:coupling a plurality of sensors to a valve of a fluid dispensing assembly, wherein the plurality of sensors are housed within a tracking device housing, wherein the fluid dispensing assembly comprises a dispenser body having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the dispenser body is configured to be connected either to a fluid container or to a conduit that transports fluid, and the valve is disposed between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the valve is configured to operate in either a first state or a second state to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet;detecting a change of a state of the valve from the first state to the second state through detecting a sequence of first triggering events;detecting a subsequent change of states of the valve from the second state back to the first state through detecting a sequence of second triggering events;{'sub': '1', 'determining a first time duration ΔTbetween two successive changes of the first states of the valve;'}transmitting through a wireless transceiver, to one or both of an external user device and a remote central monitoring unit, first data from the detected sequence of first triggering events, second data from the ...

PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING CONTROLLED QUANTITIES OF ADDITIVES INTO A BEVERAGE

A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber. 1. A portable , self-contained beverage apparatus , comprising:a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid;a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly;said dispensing assembly including a plurality of apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid; anda level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly.2. The portable claim 1 , self-contained beverage apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller that controls the dispensing by the dispensing assembly of the variable, non-zero quantities of the additives into the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly.3. The portable claim 2 , self-contained beverage apparatus of claim 2 , whereinthe controller controls the dispensing by the dispensing assembly of the variable, non-zero quantities of the additives based on the consumable liquid level of the consumable ...

MANEUVERABLE SERVICE DOOR FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES

A beverage dispensing machine which defines a service opening through which beverage dispensing equipment is accessible to an operator includes a service door on a housing that is movable between an open position, such that the beverage dispensing equipment is accessible to an operator via the service opening, and a closed position, such that the service door closes the service opening so that the beverage dispensing equipment is inaccessible to the operator. A display panel on the service door displays operational characteristics of the beverage dispensing equipment. When the service door is in the open position the display panel is maneuverable so that the display panel is angled towards the service opening so that an operator can view the display panel while accessing the beverage dispensing equipment via the service opening. 1. A beverage dispensing machine comprising:a housing that houses beverage dispensing equipment for the beverage dispensing machine, wherein the housing defines a service opening through which the beverage dispensing equipment is accessible to an operator;a service door on the housing, the service door being movable between an open position wherein the beverage dispensing equipment is accessible to an operator via the service opening and a closed position wherein the service door closes the service opening so that the beverage dispensing equipment is inaccessible to the operator;wherein the service door has an inner side that faces the housing when the service door is in the closed position and wherein the service door has an outer side that faces away from the housing when the service door is in the closed position; anda display panel on the outer side of the service door, wherein the display panel is configured to display an operational characteristic of the beverage dispensing equipment to an operator when the service door is in the closed position and when the service door is in the open position;wherein when the service door is in the ...

Modulated pressure control of beverage fill flow

A method and apparatus of filing beverage combines pressurized beverage delivery (rather than gravity feed) with variable pressure control of the gas flow from the can during snift. By modulating beverage flow and especially pressure, it is possible to saturate a beverage, or optionally fill a can's widget with gas with a shorter set of fill steps. In addition, the speed of beverage filling can be dramatically increased compared to small scale systems normally used. Unlike known large scale pressure systems, the beverage bowl may be located beneath the rest of the apparatus and modulated pressure may be used, making for a smaller and more portable unit.

TOUCH SCREEN FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

A beverage dispensing system includes a control system electrically connected with a beverage dispenser, a proximity sensor, and a touch-sensitive display. The control system causes the touch-sensitive display to display an advertising state when the proximity sensor indicates a user is not present at the beverage dispensing system and a beverage selection state when the proximity sensor indicates a user is present. The control system further causes the touch-sensitive display to display a pour state after a beverage choice selection is made through the touch sensitive display during the display of the beverage selection state. The control system still further causes the beverage dispenser to deliver the beverage choice after a pour request is made through the touch sensitive display during the display of the pour state. 1. A method for a beverage dispensing system , comprising:displaying on a touch-sensitive display a beverage selection state, comprising a plurality of three-dimensional graphical representations of cups having thereon drink brand labels of beverage choice selections and movable in a progression through non-beverage selection positions and a beverage selection position;registering a contact with the touch-sensitive display at one of the plurality of three-dimensional graphical representations of cups;processing the contact to determine whether the contact is a stationary contact or a moving contact;determining in response to a moving contact a starting point of the contact and an ending point of the contact among the non-beverage selection positions and the beverage selection position;progressing a contacted cup from the starting point of the contact to the ending point of the contact, thereby moving the contacted cup among the non-beverage selection positions and the beverage selection position; andsaving a contacted cup as a beverage choice selection when the contact is a stationary contact and the contacted cup resides at the beverage selection ...

DRINKING WATER DISPENSERS

Disclosed is a water dispenser which includes a faucet, a water bottle and a sensor. The water bottle contains drinking water therein and supplies drinking water to the faucet. The sensor is to detect an indication of dispensing of drinking water from the drinking water dispenser. The indication of dispensing relates to a level of the drinking water remaining in the water supply bottle in weight or volume. 1. A water dispenser comprising:a faucet;a water bottle containing drinking water therein and configured to supply drinking water to the faucet; anda sensor configured to detect an indication of dispensing of drinking water from the drinking water dispenser, wherein the indication of dispensing relates to a level of the drinking water remaining in the water supply bottle in weight or volume.2. The water dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one controller connected to the sensor and configured to generate a notification indicative of the level of the drinking water remaining in the water supply bottle based on the sensor's detection.3. The water dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the water dispenser comprises a communication module that is connected to an information network.4. A system comprising the water dispenser of . Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet as filed with the present application are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57.The present disclosure relates to drinking water dispensers.It is common that people drink bottled water. This is at least partly because tap water in certain areas is not suitable for drinking or people think so, and also partly because travelers often do not have information about the quality of tap water. Regardless of the reasons, at the present time people tend to drink bottled water when traveling. People purchase water bottles from vending machines or stores.One aspect of the invention provides a water dispenser which ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM, BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND PRESSURIZING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM OR CONTAINER

Beverage dispensing system, beverage container and pressurizing system for use in a beverage dispensing system or container. Beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage container with a beverage compartment and a pressurizing system , wherein the pressurizing system comprises a gas container comprising pressurized gas, a closure closing the gas container and a pressure regulator operative for opening the closure for allowing gas to enter into the beverage compartment from the gas container , wherein the pressure regulator comprises a regulating chamber having at least a wall part movable and/or deformable based on pressure in the beverage compartment , wherein at least one opening is provided through a wall of the regulating chamber providing for at least part of a gas passage between the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment 1. Beverage dispensing system comprising a beverage container with a beverage compartment and a pressurizing system , wherein the pressurizing system comprises a gas container comprising pressurized gas , a closure closing the gas container and a pressure regulator operative for opening the closure for allowing gas to enter into the beverage compartment from the gas container , wherein the pressure regulator comprises a regulating chamber having at least a wall part movable and/or deformable based on pressure in the beverage compartment , wherein at least one opening is provided through a wall of the regulating chamber providing for at least part of a gas passage between the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment.2. Beverage dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening defines a passage which is relatively small claim 1 , preferably such that claim 1 , when the pressure inside the regulating chamber and the beverage compartment is substantially equal claim 1 , gas can pass through more easily than fluid claim 1 , especially the beverage claim 1 , more preferably gas can pass through said ...

Beverage Dispenser With Beverage Dispensing Containers And Method For Illuminating The Active Container

Method of controlling beverage dispensing system suitable for alcoholic beverages. A base unit comprises a control unit, a base-device transceiver in communication with the control unit and at least one visual indicator controlled by the control unit. At least one module is mounted in or on the base unit. The at least one module comprises a dispensing arrangement for dispensing beverage from a beverage reservoir. A computing devise configured to communicate with the base-device transceiver. The method comprises receiving an input from a user at the computing device and sending a dispense instruction signal to the control unit of the base unit via the base-device transceiver. In a dispense event, in response to the control unit of the base unit receiving the dispense instruction signal, at least one visual indicator is controlled to light up the at least one module for a predetermined time period based upon a fixed beverage flowrate and a desired beverage volume. The fixed beverage flowrate is the same for all dispense events relating to a particular module.

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH BEACON TRANSMITTER AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE PRESENTATION OF PREDETERMINED CONTENT

The present system provides a beverage dispensing assembly having a radio transmitter, wherein a personal communication device having associated software receives content from a remote content management system in response to a signal from the transmitter being received at the personal communication device. The radio transmitter may be in a retaining cavity of an extender assembly which is positioned between a faucet and a tap handle of the beverage dispensing assembly. 1. An extender assembly for a beverage dispensing tap assembly , the tap assembly having a faucet with a projecting threaded shaft and a tap handle having a threaded receptacle , the extender assembly comprising:(a) a housing having a retaining cavity, a threaded recess configured to cooperatively engage the projected threaded shaft and a projecting threaded stud configured to be cooperatively received in the threaded receptacle of the tap handle; and(b) a self-contained radio transmitter at least partly retained within the cavity.2. The extender assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retaining cavity is defined by the housing.3. The extender assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retaining cavity is partly defined by the housing and a separate cover.4. The extender assembly of claim 1 , wherein the radio transmitter is programmable.5. The extender assembly of claim 1 , wherein the radio transmitter has sub-14 mA peak current.6. The extender assembly of claim 1 , wherein the radio transmitter includes a transceiver.7. A beverage dispensing tap assembly claim 1 , comprising:(a) a faucet body having an inlet and a spout, and a valve lever projecting from the faucet body and moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively pass beverage from the inlet to the spout;(b) optionally an extender assembly connected to the valve lever;(c) a tap handle operatively connected either to the valve lever or to the optional extender assembly, when present, for controlling a position of the valve lever; ...

AUTOMATIC EXTRACTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC EXTRACTION

An automatic extraction device may include a displacement measuring unit for measuring the distance to a container by transmitting a measurement signal and then generating the measurement value which corresponds to the distance to the container; a control unit for outputting a water extraction signal if the measurement value is included within the predetermined target distance range and if the measurement value is not changed during the predetermined reference time; and a water extraction cock for supplying fluid to the container by opening a water extraction valve if the water discharge signal is input. 1. An automatic extraction device comprising:a displacement measuring unit transmitting a measurement signal to measure a distance to a container and generate a measurement value corresponding to the distance to the container;a control unit outputting a water extraction signal when the measurement value is within a preset target distance range and not changed for a preset reference period of time; anda water extraction cock opening a water extraction valve to supply fluid to the container when the water extraction signal is input.2. The automatic extraction device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , after transmitting the measurement signal claim 1 , the displacement measurement unit measures a time required for the measurement signal to be returned after being reflected from a surface of the container claim 1 , and generates the measurement value using a propagation rate of the measurement signal and the required time.3. The automatic extraction device of claim 1 , wherein the target distance range is set by applying a preset error range to a distance from the displacement measuring unit to the water extraction cock.4. The automatic extraction device of claim 1 , wherein when the measurement value is within the preset target distance range and is not changed for the preset reference period of time claim 1 , the control unit outputs the water extraction signal to control ...

A BEVERAGE FONT ASSEMBLY FOR BEING MOUNTED ON A BAR COUNTER OF A DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT AND A METHOD OF MONITORING A BEVERAGE FONT ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON A BAR COUNTER IN A DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT

The present invention relates to a beverage font assembly () for a drinking establishment. The beverage font assembly () comprises a beverage font () mounted on a bar counter () having a customer side and an operator side. The beverage font includes a tapping head () having a spout () and a handle (). The beverage font () is connectable to a tapping line extending to a beverage container. The handle () is operable between a non-beverage dispensing position and a beverage dispensing position. In the non-beverage dispensing position, the beverage may not flow from the container to the spout (). In the beverage dispensing position, the beverage may flow from the container to the spout (). The beverage font assembly further comprises a projection screen () mounted on the beverage font. The projection screen () is visible from the customer side of the beverage font. The beverage font assembly further comprises a video projector () for projecting an image onto the projection screen (). 115-. (canceled)16. A beverage font assembly for a drinking establishment , said beverage font assembly comprising:a beverage font mountable on a bar counter and defining an operator side and a customer side opposite the operator side, the beverage font including a tapping head facing the operator side, the tapping head having a spout and a handle and being connectable to a tapping line extending through the beverage font to a beverage container which includes a beverage, the handle being operable between a non-beverage dispensing position, in which the beverage is prevented from flowing from the beverage container via the tapping line and the tapping head to the spout, and a beverage dispensing position, in which the beverage may flow from the container via the tapping line and the tapping head to the spout;a projection screen mounted on the beverage font so as to be visible from the customer side of the beverage font when the beverage font is mounted on a bar counter; anda video projector ...

BEVERAGE SUPPLY DEVICE

A beverage supply device is provided with: physical buttons for receiving an indicator operation indicating that a beverage selected from among the plurality of types of beverages is to be supplied; a control unit that causes a selected beverage to be discharged from a predetermined nozzle while one of the physical buttons is receiving an indicator operation; and a storage unit that stores the number of sales for each beverage. The control unit increases the number of sales for a beverage by one sale when the same beverage is supplied continuously and the interval during which the beverage is supplied continuously is longer than a predetermined period. The control unit does not increase the number of sales for a beverage when the interval during which the beverage is supplied continuously is shorter than a predetermined period. 1. A beverage supplying apparatus comprising:a display operation section that simultaneously displays a first operation section for instructing that a first beverage group be displayed, and a second operation section for instructing that a second beverage group be displayed, the first beverage group including one or more types of beverages which are previously selected, the second beverage group including one or more types of beverages which are changed based on a number of sales for each beverage; anda control section that controls the display operation section to display the one or more types of beverages included in the second beverage group in accordance with an operation of the second operation section.2. The beverage supplying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the one or more types of beverages included in the second beverage group includes at least one type of beverage having a top cumulative number of sales.3. The beverage supplying apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein:the control section specifies the at least one type of beverage having the top cumulative number of sales by setting a number of sales as one for one ...

Beverage Dispenser Nozzle

An apparatus for controlling a fluid flow may include a flow channel, a housing, a flow restrictor, and a housing adjustment member. The flow channel defines a fluid pathway for the fluid flow. The fluid pathway includes an inlet and an exit. The housing surrounds the flow channel. The housing comprises an exterior surface defining a first threaded portion. The flow restrictor is located within the housing and proximate the exit. The housing adjustment member includes a second threaded portion in contact with the first threaded portion. Embodiments may include a method for controlling a fluid flow. The method comprises: causing the fluid flow to pass through a flow channel having an inlet and an exit; restricting, via a flow restrictor, the fluid flow, the flow restrictor located proximate the exit; and adjusting a position of the flow restrictor to further restrict or unrestrict the fluid flow.

AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE DISPENSER BEVERAGE CART

A mobile vehicle or cart based beverage dispenser for providing mixed beverages is provided. The vehicle beverage dispenser has a vehicle that includes a housing containing a plurality of first liquids, a plurality of second liquids, and a water supply, wherein the first liquids comprise liquors, and wherein the second liquids comprise mixer syrup. The vehicle beverage dispenser also has an interface, a dispensing spout and a controller. The interface allows to input variable data and receive variable instructions. The controller electrically operates valves to control the flow of first liquids, second liquids and water to the beverage dispenser spout based on instructions entered at the interface and a pouring schema stored in memory. 1. A vehicle beverage dispenser for providing mixed beverages , comprising:a motorized vehicle;a housing connected to the motorized vehicle for storing a plurality of first liquids and a plurality of second liquids, wherein the first liquids comprise liquors, and wherein the second liquids comprise mixer syrup;a cooled compartment to store ice, the cooled compartment having an openable closure providing access to the cooled compartment;an interface on an exterior of the housing to input variable data and receive variable instructions;a beverage dispensing spout fluidly connected to the plurality of first liquids and the plurality of second liquids;a controller electrically connected to the interface, the controller operating valves to control the flow of first liquids and second liquids to the beverage dispenser spout based on instructions entered at the interface and a pouring schema stored in memory of the controller.2. The vehicle beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a water supply and a carbon dioxide tank in fluid communication with the water supply claim 1 , the water supply and being fluidly connected to the beverage dispensing spout for mixing with the second liquids.3. The vehicle beverage dispenser of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING AND SELECTING FLUIDS AND DISPENSING BEVERAGES

A portable apparatus for mixing fluids comprising is provided, and has a housing, inlets for receiving a plurality of fluids at the housing, and a fluid mixer for receiving the fluids from the housing and mixing them. The fluid mixer outputs at least one fluid blend. A fluid blend selector then receives fluids from the inlets and at least one blend from the fluid mixer and outputs a selected fluid, where the selected fluid is one of the fluids from the inlets or one of the at least one fluid blends. 1. A portable apparatus for mixing fluids comprising:a housing;a plurality of inlets for receiving a plurality of fluids at the housing;a fluid mixer for receiving the plurality of fluids from the inlets and outputting at least one fluid blend;a first fluid blend selector for receiving the plurality of fluids from the inlets and the at least one fluid blend from the fluid mixer and outputting a first selected fluid consisting of one of the plurality of fluids or the at least one fluid mixture; anda first outlet for transmitting the first selected fluid from the housing.2. The portable apparatus of further comprising a first fluid manifold for a first of the plurality of fluids and a second fluid manifold for a second of the plurality of fluids claim 1 , wherein each fluid manifold has a first conduit to the first fluid blend selector and a mixer conduit to the fluid mixer.3. The portable apparatus of further comprising a first fluid blend manifold for receiving a first fluid blend from the fluid mixer and a second fluid blend manifold for receiving a second fluid blend from the gas mixer claim 2 , wherein each fluid blend manifold has a first conduit to the first fluid blend selector.4. The portable apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each fluid manifold has a second conduit to a second fluid blend selector claim 2 , and the second fluid blend selector outputs one of the plurality of fluids or the fluid blend at a second outlet for transmitting the second selected fluid from ...

Automation System for Tracking Beverage Consumption

An automation system for tracking beverage consumption and methods of its operation are provided herein. The automation system monitors the consumption of beverages with a focus on beverages, such as beer, cider and wine, that are housed in a barrel-like container such as a beer keg. The automation system consists of a sensor plate, cloud application service or local application services, communications services, real-time display, and integration with a mobile form factor. The sensor plate includes electronics, such as weight sensors, battery voltage sensors, and environmental sensors, as well as software to calculate the volume of the beverage based on data captured from the sensors and on-board algorithms. The cloud or local device will send and receive messages and their services will be utilized to parse and analyze the data captured by the sensor plate. The mobile form factor will then display to the user through a user interface the reports generated from the analyzed data. The real-time display will display current readings and calculations. 1. An automation system for tracking beverage consumption comprising:a sensing mechanism disposed within its base to measure liquids stored in a barrel;a sensor plate;a housing for electronics such as sensors;a housing for mechanical sensors such as strain gauges;electronic sensors to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity;electronic communications transceivers;battery;battery charger;micro-processing system;real-time display;light indicators;cloud-based service application;local service application;a user interface.2. The automation system of claim 1 , wherein contains a sensor plate where the barrel is placed. This sensor plate will be able to measure weight of barrel filled with liquid having a combined weight of up to 100 Kg.3. The automation system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor plate has a housing for electronics for measuring the weight of the liquid contained in the barrel situated on ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for dispensing compositions, such as beverages, are provided. A beverage dispenser may be configured to receive input corresponding to a selection of a beverage. The beverage dispenser may receive additional input corresponding to an adjustment of an ingredient of the selected beverage. 1. A method for dispensing a custom beverage , the method comprising:providing a beverage dispenser having an electronic user interface;authenticating an electronic user profile at the beverage dispenser;receiving a first user input on the user interface to select an ingredient to create an electronic custom recipe;dispensing a first custom beverage according to the electronic custom recipe;after dispensing the first custom beverage, authenticating the electronic user profile at the beverage dispenser; anddispensing a second custom beverage according to the electronic custom recipe.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:prior to dispensing the first custom beverage, displaying a price of the electronic custom recipe.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the price is based on the ingredient.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:after dispensing the first custom beverage, billing the electronic user profile,wherein the electronic user profile includes payment information.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:prior to billing the electronic user profile, dispensing a free sample custom beverage according to the electronic custom recipe.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:after dispensing the second custom beverage, authenticating the electronic user profile at the beverage dispenser; anddispensing a free beverage.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:prior to dispensing the first custom beverage, receiving a second user input on the electronic user interface to dispense the first custom beverage.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:authenticating the electronic user profile at a second beverage dispenser; anddispensing a ...

METHOD OF MAKING A MANIFOLD SYSTEM FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A manifold for a liquid dispensing system has at least two layers. The first layer has multiple through holes along its thickness direction, and one or more fluid channels perpendicular to the thickness direction. The second layer has one or more through holes along its thickness direction, each communicating with one of the through holes of the first layer. The second layer also has one or more fluid channels perpendicular to the thickness direction. The fluid channels each have an inlet at the edge of the respective layer and an outlet at one of the through holes. The second layer also has one or more holes defining valve bores. A valve in each of the valve bores controls flow of a liquid to a respective one of the fluid channels of the second layer. Also provided are a liquid dispensing system and a method of manufacturing a manifold. 1. A method of manufacturing a manifold for use in a liquid dispensing tower , comprising: one or more first through holes substantially along a thickness direction thereof, and', 'one or more first fluid channels in a first plane, transverse to the thickness direction, wherein the first fluid channels are disposed entirely within the first layer;, 'manufacturing a first upper layer, the first layer comprising one or more second through holes substantially along a thickness direction thereof,', 'one or more second fluid channels in a second plane, transverse to the thickness direction, wherein the second fluid channels are disposed entirely within the second layer, and', 'one or more additional holes, each additional hole defining at least a portion of a valve bore, wherein the valve bore is configured and dimensioned for a valve to be positioned therein and to control flow of a liquid to a respective one of the second fluid channels;, 'manufacturing a second lower layer, the second layer comprisingwherein each fluid channel comprises an inlet at an edge of its respective layer and an outlet at a respective one of the through holes; ...

Portable water dispenser having a pressure booster faucet for pushing water through an ionizing device

A portable water dispenser includes a housing and a bottle receptacle on a top portion of the housing to receive a water bottle. An ionizing device and a pressure booster to increase the pressure of the water so the water can pass through the ionizing device and supply ionized alkaline water out a faucet. The supply of ionized water from a portable water dispenser is an improvement over non-portable applications. At least one outlet hose is used to store the ionized acidic water produced by the ionizing device.

System, Method, And Apparatus For Purchasing, Dispensing, Or Sampling Of Products

A product dispenser is configured to dispense products subject to a warning and products not subject to a warning, the product dispenser further configured to transmit a product warning notice only in response to a request to dispense a product subject to the warning. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to dispense a food or beverage product and provide information indicative of an attribute of the food or beverage product, such as nutrition facts, as it is being dispensed. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to enable a user to request a customized product from the product dispenser, to determine a first profile for the customized product blend, compare the first profile to a second profile, and reformulate the customized product blend to a dispensed product blend comprising a third profile approximating the second idealized profile. 1. A product dispenser configured to dispense a first product comprising an at least one attribute subject to a product warning and a second product without any attributes subject to a product warning , the product dispenser further configured to transmit or display the product warning notice only in response to a request that the product dispenser dispense the first product.2. The product dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the product dispenser is configured to query a user claim 1 , prior to dispensing the first product claim 1 , if the user desires instead that the product dispenser dispense a product without the at least one attribute subject to a warning.3. The product dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the product dispenser comprises a beverage dispensing machine claim 1 , the first product comprising a sugar-sweetened beverage claim 1 , and the second product comprising a beverage that is not sugar-sweetened.4. The product dispenser of claim 3 , wherein the beverage dispensing machine is configured claim 3 , in response to a request received from a consumer that the beverage dispensing machine ...

BEVERAGE EXTRACTOR FOR SPARKLING BEVERAGES

A system and method for dispensing sparkling and other pressurized beverages from a container. Sparkling wine and other beverages may be dispensed without removing a cork or other closure. One or more needles may be inserted through the closure and sparkling beverage dispensed through the one or more needles. The one or more needles may be inserted at an angle to the vertical or axis of the bottle opening in which the closure is positioned, e.g., to avoid contact with a metal retainer on the closure. Dispensed beverage may be directed to a pressurized reservoir to help maintain or recover carbonation prior to dispensing. 1. A sparkling beverage dispensing system for use with a container having an opening with a closure positioned in the opening and a cap and wire retainer securing the closure to the container , the system comprising:at least one needle arranged to penetrate through the closure such that a distal end of the needle is positioned inside of the container, the needle being arranged to receive beverage from the container for dispensing;a needle guide arranged to engage the container and guide the at least one needle in penetrating through the closure, the needle guide arranged to guide the at least one needle to enter the closure at an angle of 5 degrees to 70 degrees relative to a longitudinal axis of the container; andat least one valve fluidly coupled to the at least one needle to control beverage flow out of the container via the at least one needle to a dispensing outlet.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one needle is arranged to penetrate a cork closure of a sparkling wine bottle and be withdrawn from the cork closure such that the cork closure reseals.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a reservoir arranged to fluidly couple with the dispensing outlet and receive beverage dispensed from the dispensing outlet claim 1 , the reservoir arranged to hold dispensed beverage under pressure.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the ...