Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser
US6988641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00102
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf tea brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.
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