Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
222129300 | With ingredient charge measuring | 21 |
20110079611 | BEVERAGE DISPENSER - The invention relates to a beverage dispenser ( | 04-07-2011 |
20120012614 | Beverage Additive Storage and Dispensing Station - A beverage flavor enhancer dispensing device designed for home or office use. The device is equipped with one, two or a plurality of chambers to retain liquids or powders that may be administered into a practitioner's beverage. Each chamber has a corresponding dispensing funnel, which when activated releases a portion of the loaded solution or powder into the beverage below. Further, the device is equipped with a cooling means, allowing the storage of perishable liquids such as cream or milk. The device may be of various sizes and have various numbers of chambers to suit practitioner preferences. Further, the device is equipped with a stirring means to ensure the administered enhancers are thoroughly mixed into the beverage. | 01-19-2012 |
20120018452 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AND DISPENSING BEVERAGES MIXED FROM MILK WITH LIQUID FLAVORING AGENTS - The invention relates to a novel device for producing and dispensing different beverages, which are mixed from milk and different flavoring agents. For this purpose, a mixing chamber ( | 01-26-2012 |
20130056493 | FLUID MIXING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fluid mixing and delivery system comprises a mixing chamber; a first supply line for supplying a first fluid component to the mixing chamber via a first CFValve and a downstream first metering orifice; a second supply line for supplying a second fluid component to the mixing chamber via a second CFValve and a downstream second metering orifice, with the first and second fluid components being combined in the mixing chamber to produce a fluid mixture; and a discharge line leading from the mixing chamber and through which the fluid mixture is delivered to a dispensing valve. | 03-07-2013 |
20140061237 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING DILUTION RATIO IN BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A dilution ratio adjusting apparatus in a beverage dispenser and a method of dilution adjustment calculates driving pulse numbers and pulse frequencies necessary for operating tube pumps discharging concentrated syrup based on dilution ratio information and basic flow rate information for discharging the concentrated syrup to thereby control the operation of the tube pumps, whereby easy and quick change in setting of the beverage dispenser is achieved even when changing of a concentrated syrup to another concentrated syrup with a different dilution ratio. | 03-06-2014 |
20160130127 | Portable Mixed Drink Dispensing Unit - A portable mixed drink dispensing unit includes a portable enclosure defining an interior space. A first reservoir within the interior space is secured to the enclosure and fluidly connectable to at least one liquid container containing a first liquid. A removable second reservoir is included in the interior space and contains a second liquid. A mixing unit located within the interior space has an inlet and an outlet. The mixing unit is in individual fluid communication at the inlet with the first and second reservoirs for separately receiving the first and second liquids. The mixing unit is configured to prepare a mixed drink by mixing the first and second liquids at a predetermined ratio, and to output the mixed drink via the outlet. A tap lever is in fluid communication with the outlet of the mixing unit, for dispensing the mixed drink. | 05-12-2016 |
222129400 | Plural measured charges in single drink | 15 |
20090145926 | Device for Dispensing a Beverage with a Controlled Air Inlet, and Method Thereof | 06-11-2009 |
20090152297 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM AN AQUEOUS LIQUID AND A FATTY INSTANT PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR BABY MILK - The invention relates to an apparatus for preparing a beverage, such as baby milk, from an aqueous liquid and a fatty, dry instant product, such as formula or milk powder. The apparatus comprises a first supply system for supplying the aqueous liquid, a second supply system for supplying the instant product, and a dispense unit with a first and second nozzle for dispensing predetermined quantities of the instant product and the liquid. The first and second nozzle are furthermore arranged to dispense the instant product and liquid in a predetermined order and a predetermined direction, allowing the ingredients to be mixed in the stream, without the use of additional mixing means or operations. | 06-18-2009 |
20100089948 | Systems and Methods for Predilution of Sweetener - A beverage dispensing system using a sweetener. The beverage dispensing system may include a dispensing nozzle, a sweetener source with the sweetener at more than about 65° brix, a first diluent source with a first diluent, a mixing chamber in communication with the sweetener source and the first diluent source so as to dilute the sweetener to less than about 65° brix, and a second diluent source with a second diluent so as to dilute further the sweetener upstream of the dispensing nozzle. | 04-15-2010 |
20100187259 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MILK-BASED PRODUCTS - An apparatus for dispensing milk-based beverages comprises a milk container ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100237099 | Beverage Dispensing System - The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate. | 09-23-2010 |
20110163126 | Beverage Dispensing System - The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate. | 07-07-2011 |
20120000934 | DISPENSING APPLIANCE FOR DISPENSING A BEVERAGE FROM A POWDERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - In a dispensing appliance for dispensing a beverage from a powdered beverage container, a cartridge includes a container containing powdered beverage, and a dispenser on the container operable to dispense powdered beverage from the container. The appliance includes a mount for removably supporting the cartridge on the dispensing appliance, and a drive system configured for operative connection with the dispenser upon loading of the cartridge into the mount. The drive system is operable to operate the dispenser to release powdered beverage from the container. The beverage may be dispensed from the appliance in its powder form, or mixed with a liquid and dispensed generally in a liquid form. In a method of refilling a dispensing appliance, an empty cartridge of powdered beverage is replaced with a new, substantially full cartridge of powdered beverage with the cartridge dispenser operatively connected to the drive system of the appliance. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006850 | DEVICE FOR DOSING A METERED AMOUNT OF A POWDERED PRODUCT AND BEVERAGE MACHINE USING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention concerns a dosing device for dosing a metered amount of a powdered product comprising: a fixed body ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120074168 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIMING OR PURGING A PRODUCT DISPENSER - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for priming or purging a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a product dispenser can include a plurality of beverage ingredient sources comprising a respective beverage ingredient; a plurality of beverage supply lines in respective communication with the plurality of ingredient sources; at least one pump in communication with the plurality of beverage supply lines; and a controller in communication with the at least one pump and operable to execute a set of instructions operable to: receive a command to prime or purge the product dispenser; and activate the at least one pump, wherein a predefined amount of the respective beverage ingredients is simultaneously introduced into each of the plurality of beverage supply lines. | 03-29-2012 |
20120228327 | DISPENSER PRODUCING BEVERAGES FROM POWDER - A dispensing machine for producing beverages from a beverage ingredient powder comprising: a diluent supply member, a powder storing member, a dosing member for metering a dose of powder from the powder storing member, a guide for delivering the dose of powder from the dosing member to a container, and a valve that is able to close or open the bottom extremity of the guide. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228328 | Dispenser for Beverages Having a Rotary Micro-Ingredient Combination Chamber - The present application provides a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser may include a number of micro-ingredients, a water stream, and a rotary chamber. The rotary chamber may include a first element in communication with the micro-ingredients and the water stream and a second element maneuverable to a dispense position and a sealed position. | 09-13-2012 |
20130032611 | Powder Dispensing Apparatus - A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, a dispenser, and a tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable carriage contacting a support element with an opening. The carriage includes a plurality of compartments horizontally disposed above an optional funnel and rotatable about a central axis. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper through the opening into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032612 | Apparatus and Method for Preparing Ingredients for a Baby Bottle - An apparatus for preparing infant formula to be supplied to a bottle, and methods and circuits for operating the same, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having a shape for integrating together components of the apparatus. A fluid reservoir for holding fluid and configured to be coupling to the housing is provided. Further provided is a formula disc disposed at a first location of the housing. The first location defined above a dispense location of the bottle, and the formula disc having a top end and a dispense end, the formula disc further includes a plurality of slots for holding the infant formula in a powder state. The apparatus has an end plate that is coupled to the dispense end of the formula disc, and the end plate has a dispense hole, such that the end plate is rotatable relative to the formula disc. | 02-07-2013 |
20130200101 | Powder Dispensing Apparatus - A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, dispenser, and tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable or slidable carriage. The carriage includes at least one compartment horizontally disposed above an optional funnel. The carriage is rotatable about a central axis or translatable parallel to and below the hopper. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults. | 08-08-2013 |
20160249765 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MULTI-LAYERED BEVERAGE, AND INGREDIENTS CONTAINER FOR USE THEREOF | 09-01-2016 |