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Terminal orifice processor

US7913878B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

NESTEC S.A. · CH

Inventors

Richard D. Baron · Zephyrhills, US
Steven A. Garbee · Brandon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2006
Grant date	Mar 29, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 8, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB67D1/10
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A terminal orifice processor is disclosed for processing a first and a second liquid emanating from a discharging aperture. The terminal orifice processor comprises a housing having a housing input and a housing output. A connector locates the housing input of the housing below the discharging aperture. A processing channel is interposed between the housing input and the housing output for altering the direction of the first and a second liquid emanating from a discharging aperture for processing the first and second liquids prior to exiting from the housing output. The terminal orifice processor is suitable for mixing and aerating a concentrate and a diluent from a beverage-dispensing machine.

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