Fluid line monitoring and control assembly
US12187595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2001/0093
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid line monitoring and control assembly for detecting foaming and terminating flow in a beverage line includes a valve and a flow meter, which are insertable in-line with a conduit connecting a storage vessel to a dispensing tap, such that the valve is positioned proximate to the storage vessel. The valve can close the conduit to prevent flow of a beverage therethrough. The flow meter quantifies flow and can detect at least one parameter indicative of each of a liquid state and a foam state of the beverage and generates first and second signals, corresponding thereto. A controller receives the first signal and the second signal from the flow meter. Foam in line programming code positioned on the controller enables the controller to selectively actuate the valve to close the conduit upon receipt of the second signal. The valve limits flow of the beverage in the foam state past the valve.
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