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Valving mechanism for beverage dispensing device

US4355735A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 1980
Grant dateOct 26, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2210/00031
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beverage dispensing device for dispensing carbonated drinks that are mixed from a solution of carbonated water and syrup. The device includes a syrup package, a source of carbonated water, and a mixing head connected to the source of carbonated water and to said syrup package for mixing a measured amount of the carbonated water with the syrup for producing carbonated drinks. The syrup package is carried in a receptacle and is coupled to a source of pressurized gas. A valve having a valve actuator positioned thereon is interposed between the source of pressurized gas and the coupling device with the valve actuator obstructing the removal of the package when in a first position and when in a second position venting the syrup package prior to permitting removal thereof.

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