Drink supply canister for beverage dispensing apparatus
US7083071B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00036
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drink supply canister for a beverage dispensing apparatus. The drink supply canister includes a removable valve assembly member having a drink supply outlet valve and a gas inlet valve. The beverage dispensing apparatus pressurizes the drink supply canister by supplying gas to the gas inlet valve. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a drink supply canister holder for holding a plurality of such drink supply canisters. The beverage dispensing apparatus directs a supply of water and gas to the drink supply canister holder for producing carbonated and non-carbonated beverages.
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