Beverage dispensing machines with dispensing valves

US11702331B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Brian Mastro · Des Plaines, US
• Christopher F. Zemko · Elgin, US
• Mark Lytell · Glendale Heights, US
• David K. Njaastad · Palatine, US
• Craig Pavlich · Glen Ellyn, US
• Steven M. Shei · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2023
• Expiry date: May 1, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/1295
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A beverage dispensing machine includes a dispensing valve having a first flow path configured to dispense a first fluid and a second flow path configured to dispense a second fluid such that the first fluid and the second fluid mix downstream and form a mixed beverage. A flow control device regulates flow rate of the first fluid through the first flow path, and a shutoff valve selectively closes to stop flow of the first fluid through the first flow path. A sensor is configured to sense the flow rate of the first fluid, and a controller automatically controls the flow control device to adjust the flow rate of the first fluid and thereby obtain a desired fluid ratio of the mixed beverage.