Flow circuit for carbonated beverage machine
US10201171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2321/025
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. Carbonating gas can be provided to a tank via the tank outlet, thereby purging at least a portion of a dispense line leading from the tank to a dispensing station. A single pump may be used to deliver liquid to the tank, e.g., for carbonation, and to pump pressurized air to dispense liquid from the tank. A water trap may help remove moisture from carbonating gas.
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