Gas-driven carbonator and method
US4859376A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/75
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved carbonator and method is disclosed which delivers water under pressure to a carbonator from a pump driven by the carbonating gas under pressure, the exhaust from which is mixed with the water being carbonated. Alternative embodiments are disclosed which are configured in unitary, low-cost, compact configuration conducive to cooling within confined compartments. Low operating pressures permit convenient use of inexpensive plastic components for efficient operation.
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