Beverage dispenser
US9016523B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0085
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.
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