Dispensing architecture for a hybrid fountain beverage consumable cart and galley dispensing system
US9981746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2031/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for providing fountain beverage consumables in an easily accessible and removable and replaceable form. In one example, the fountain beverage consumables are provided on a cart that has interface connections with a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit may be mounted in a galley. When the cart is in its docking station with respect to the dispensing unit, fluid communication between the fountain beverage consumables and the dispensing unit is provided.
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