Method and system for in-cup dispensing, mixing and foaming hot and cold beverages from liquid concentrates
US7661352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0051
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Liquid food dispensing device (1) for dispensing hot or cold beverages or other liquid foods without using any mixing or whipping chambers comprising at least one liquid component source (30, 31) and a diluent source (18), a delivery device and at least one diluent nozzle and one food component nozzle wherein the delivery device and diluent and food component nozzles are configured for ejecting at least one stream (6a, 6b) of diluent at a predetermined spatial configuration inside a container (10) and within a velocity range effective to create turbulence and mix the food component so to produce the food product such as the hot or cold beverage.
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