Flavor and additive delivery systems and methods for beverage dispensers

US11339045B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ELKAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY · US

Inventors

• John Conway · Chicago, US
• Cesar E. Ramirez · La Puente, US
• Erik Lynch · Downers Grove, US
• Bart Peeters · Bartlett, US
• Robert Zudic · Chicago, US
• Marilyn Bombard · Arlington Heights, US
• Samuel Goodrow · Chicago, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 29, 2021
• Grant date: May 24, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 29, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2001/082
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Flavor and additive delivery systems and methods for beverage dispensers are disclosed. An example manifold of a beverage dispenser includes a base defining a base cavity and configured to extend through an opening defined by an outer wall. The manifold includes a first housing coupled to the base and defining a housing cavity. The base cavity and the housing cavity are adjacent to each other to form a chamber. The manifold includes a body coupled to the first housing and defining a body cavity and angled apertures. The manifold includes an insert housing that is coupled to the body and extends at least partially through the body cavity. The manifold includes an insert housed within the insert housing and defining a water outlet for spraying water downward into the chamber. The angled apertures are configured to receive nozzles that extend at least partially into the chamber at the predefined angle.