Carbonated beverage dispenser
US6505758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00097
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing carbonated beverages includes a housing, an ice bin, a carbonator and a cold plate. The ice bin is disposed within the housing for storing ice and is surrounded by thermal insulation. The carbonator is disposed within the housing adjacent the ice bin and receives water and CO2 gas to form carbonated water. The thermal insulation is disposed between the carbonator and the ice bin such that the ice bin is thermally isolated from the carbonator. The cold plate is chilled by the ice in the ice bin and includes pre-chilling coils for cooling the water to be supplied to the carbonator and post-chilling coils for cooling the carbonated water flowing from the carbonator.
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