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Drink dispenser and method of preparation

US4940164A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1987
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/07
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The improved method and apparatus for dispensing carbonated water from a supply of cooled water includes thermal coaction of carbonator apparatus with a reservoir of cooled water, and includes a control system to inhibit water-pumping operation into the carbonator apparatus after the reservoir of cooled water is depleted.

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