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Beverage forming system having liquid delivery tank with expansion chamber

US8667892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2012
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J31/54
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A beverage forming method and system employing the introduction of air into the heater tank and/or an expansion chamber after liquid delivery is complete. An expansion chamber may be provided at the top of the heater tank and provide a tortuous flow path from an air inlet to the tank outlet.

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