Beverage carbonation system flow control
US12005404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0098
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods of beverage carbonation system flow control are provided. A carbonation system is one example of a treatment system to which the systems, devices, and methods described herein apply. In general, a carbonation system is configured to form a carbonated fluid and dispense the carbonated fluid in a controlled manner. In an illustrative embodiment, the carbonation system is configured to begin dispensing the carbonated fluid with a pressure in a chamber of the carbonation system, in which the carbonated fluid is formed, being above atmospheric pressure. A gas is introduced into the chamber after dispensing has already started via the pressure in the chamber to drive the flow of the carbonated fluid. The gas can be introduced into the chamber according to a predetermined pressure profile.
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