Manifold style metering mechanism for use with beverage dispensing system
US11378433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F11/029
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated beverage dispenser include a metering manifold that contains a pair of mating manifold blocks forming as a generally rectangular cuboid element forming a minimized volume manifold block. A fluid conduit system, a sensor control system and a valve and actuator system are incorporated in and on the minimized volume manifold block. The fluid conduit system comprises a series of linear, interacting fluid channels including a central linear conduit containing a magnetic piston and forming an operative portion of a metering mechanism for providing a metered discharge of beer or beverage between the bulk storage and a tap or spigot in a manner that provides for a beverage specific controlled metered pour into a beverage container. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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