Dispensing apparatus for infusing carbonated beverage liquid with ingredients and method thereof
US11661330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/1263
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispensing apparatus is described having a beverage source, containing a carbonated beverage liquid, and a dispensing tap. The dispensing apparatus includes a dispense tube disposing the beverage source in fluid communication with the dispensing tap and an infusion chamber arranged in connection with the dispense tube and configured to infuse an infusing ingredient with the carbonated beverage liquid. The dispensing apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to determine a level of carbon-dioxide in the liquid downstream of the infusion chamber. The dispensing apparatus includes a carbon-dioxide source coupled to the dispense tube via a valve. The dispensing apparatus further includes a control unit configured to operate the valve to allow flow of carbon-dioxide gas based on the determined level of carbon-dioxide in the carbonated beverage liquid, so as to bring the level of carbon-dioxide to a pre-defined level.
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