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8181824 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 ...
8162181 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...
8162176 Method and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage  
Methods and apparatuses for providing a selectable beverage from a post-mix beverage dispenser are provided. In one embodiment, the method for providing a beverage having a separately selected...
8091736 System and method for generating a drive signal  
A method and computer program product for defining a PWM drive signal having a defined voltage potential. The PWM drive signal has a plurality of “on” portions and a plurality of “off” portion...
8091737 Method and apparatus for a multiple flavor beverage mixing nozzle  
A multiple flavor beverage dispensing nozzle includes at least one disposable beverage flavor syrup injector for injecting flavor syrup into a mixing fluid. The flavor syrup injector injects flavor...
8087542 System for whipping a fluid slurry and method therefor  
An apparatus, method and vending system mixes a dry mix with water to produce a whipped fluid slurry for a beverage. The mixing apparatus includes an inlet for receiving an unwhipped fluid slurry...
8065953 Preparing device with a suction duct for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid  
Preparing device for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid, the device comprising: at least one mixing chamber for mixing a quantity of the powdery substance and a quantity...
RE42907 Device for conditioning water produced by air conditioning or environmental dehumidification apparatuses or plants  
Device for conditioning water produced by environmental conditioning or dehumidification apparatuses or plants, comprising a device (2) for measuring the quantity of water produced by a condenser...
7976883 Method for delivering hot and cold beverages on demand in a variety of flavorings and nutritional additives  
The invention relates to a method for delivering a flavored and/or nutritionally enhanced non-carbonated beverage on premise. The method comprises a step of providing at least one packaged source...
7972639 Beverage dispenser with additive dispensing  
Beverage dispensers and dispensing methods that facilitate mixing of one or more additives (e.g., flavorings) with a base liquid are described. In a preferred method of preparing a beverage, a base...
7913879 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...
7905373 System and method for generating a drive signal  
A method and computer program product for defining a PWM drive signal having a defined voltage potential. The PWM drive signal has a plurality of “on” portions and a plurality of “off” portion...
7806294 Systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and blended beverages  
Disclosed are systems and methods for dispensing flavor doses and beverages. A beverage tower may be provided that has a small footprint and that is capable of dispensing a wide variety of flavor...
7757896 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...
7740152 Pump system with calibration curve  
A pumping system for pumping one out of a number of fluids with varying viscosities. The pumping system may include a positive displacement pump and a control for operating the positive...
7648050 Fluoride dispenser  
An apparatus for mixing and dispensing a fluoride treatment includes a housing having a storage container for separately storing a plurality of different flavored fluoride treatments and an input...
7578416 Water purification apparatus  
A water purification apparatus having an inlet and an outlet, and at least one water purification device thereinbetween, wherein the outlet includes at least a first and second water release valve,...
7537138 Methods and systems for delivering foamed beverages from liquid concentrates  
Methods and systems to deliver foamed beverages from liquid concentrate(s) through a dispenser machine are presented. In an embodiment, the method and system for improving foam quality by...
7356381 Refrigerator operable to display an image and output a carbonated beverage  
A refrigerator having a housing supporting a display device. The housing is configured to support at least one drink supply container which can contain a drink syrup associated with a carbonated...
7337920 Fluid dispensing apparatus  
A concentrated flavour dispensing machine having displacement pumps for delivering between a few millilitres and few ounces of fluids having a viscosity value between 1 to 4000 centepoise is...
7320414 Beverage dispense  
A beverage dispense system has a dispense nozzle with inlet sections for connection to beverage supplies that merge into an outlet section sized to match the flows such that a unit volume of...
7231279 Automatic vending machine with integrated capsule feeding apparatus  
An automatic vending machine includes an integrated capsule dispensing apparatus. The automatic vending machine comprises a first dispensing unit for delivering products that it withdraws from one...
7156115 Method and apparatus for flow control  
A flow control system (10) is provided in which a flow control valve (12) is controlled by a control system (14). The control system (14) measures a flow rate or temperature of a fluid flowing...
7044336 Multi-flavored hot beverage dispenser  
An apparatus for dispensing a flavored beverage. The apparatus comprises a hopper adapted to hold a common base powder and having a hopper outlet, the hopper being operative to dispense the base...
7032780 Refrigerator that displays beverage images, reads beverage data files and produces beverages  
A refrigerator having a beverage dispenser, a display device and a plurality of beverage data files. The refrigerator dispenses beverages such as soda, juice and punch. The refrigerator receives...
7004355 Beverage dispensing apparatus having drink supply canister holder  
The present invention provides a drink supply canister holder for a beverage dispensing apparatus for a residential refrigerator. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a drink supplier...
6962270 Dosing valve with flow rate sensor for a beverage dispenser  
A beverage dispenser to provide a plurality of different flavors with accurate mixing control comprises a housing (40, 42, 44) containing a diluent valve (46A, 46B) and at least two concentrate...
6951166 Unit for preparing baby formula  
A unit heats water to a specified temperature and then alerts a user or automatically mixes the heated water with dry baby formula and dispenses the mixture into a baby bottle.
6935532 Dual diluent post-mix beverage dispenser  
A system for delivering a selected one of two diluents to beverage dispensing valves is characterized by a manifold having a plurality of pairs of first and second diluent outlet orifices. One...
6761284 Material detection system for a beverage dispenser  
A system, method and apparatus for detecting the presence or absence as well as the level of material in a beverage dispenser. The system includes a sensor assembly including a light source and a...
6711990 Baby formula preparation and multiple dispensing apparatus  
Baby formula preparation and multiple dispensing apparatus includes a base housing having side and bottom walls, and also having an open top, and further having container assembly support members...
6607013 Automatic bar  
An automatic device for preparing mixed and non-mixed beverages having a load-bearing structure (22), a conveyor (21) designed to convey containers (26) into a set position under a motor-driven...
6550642 Self-monitoring, intelligent fountain dispenser  
An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup...
6401974 Versatile system for fountain beverage mixing  
A versatile system (300) for fountain beverage dispensing is disclosed, including a plurality of beverage supply sources (302, 304) adapted to supply a plurality of beverage constituents; a...
6375043 Drink machine  
An automatic mixed drink dispensing apparatus wherein individual ingredients are combined according to pre-programmed recipes to produce a complete mixed drink. A single chip digital computer...
6240829 Tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser  
A beverage mixture forming apparatus includes a batch vessel, a first valve distributing a mixture of hot water and a beverage concentrate into the batch vessel, a second valve for distributing...
6237468 Vapor-exhausting mechanism of drink supply appliance  
Vapor evaporated from plural mixing bowls are absorbed and exhausted by a box shaped vapor-exhausting chamber. The vapor-exhausting chamber is composed of an upper casing, a lower casing, and a...
6193109 Pump for concentration packages  
A postmix beverage dispenser which includes pair of one-way valves to provide more continuous flow of concentrate into a metered water flow. The configuration according to the present invention has...
6182555 Apparatus and methods for brewing and dispensing beverages  
A brewing machine freshly brews a single-serving of coffee or tea to be served hot or cold. The machine preferably includes a housing assembly, with a window therein to permit the viewing of the...
6155069 Cold plate  
An improved cold plate for use with a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser has an ice chest and a carbonator unit. The cold plate is positioned beneath the ice chest. The cold plate includes...
6149035 Food and beverage dispensing system  
A food and beverage dispensing system having a main dispenser for holding and dispensing a food or beverage mixture comprised of water and dry concentrate. A replenishing dispenser is connected to...
6098524 Hot beverage vending machine  
A hot beverage vending machine adapted for making coffee drinks from a freeze dried mixture by utilizing mixing bowls and delivery tubes surrounded by a heater shroud. A smooth edge whipper is...
6062277 Driving method of automatic vending machine  
A driving method of an automatic vending machine, the method comprising the steps of moving a cup holder member to an initial position, discriminating whether the cup holder member has been...
5975365 Beverage dispensing apparatus  
A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a cold water storage tank with a cooling device to cool the water therein, a hot water storage tank with a heating device to heat the water therein, a first...
5960997 Beverage dispensing apparatus  
A beverage dispensing apparatus comprises a system for dispensing a base beverage including a control for controlling dispensing of a quantity of the base beverage, and a system for dispensing at...
5947334 Post-mix beverage system for use in extra-terrestrial space  
A system to mix, carbonate, if desired, and dispense beverages in the micro-gravity environment of extra-terrestrial space incorporates chilled sources of beverage syrup, water and CO2, mixing...
5927553 Powdered beverage mixing and dispensing apparatus  
A powdered beverage mixing and dispensing apparatus which combines a powdered beverage substance and water to produce a desired beverage, for example cappuccino, hot chocolate, as well as other...
5899245 Device for concurrent delivery of measured quantities of at least two liquids  
A measure for dispensing measured quantities of two liquors from a pair of bottles has a pair of measuring and receiving bowls associated with the bottles. Sleeves engage within necks of the...
5839610 Ingredient mixing bowl and moisture reduction system for a vending machine  
An ingredient mixing apparatus and moisture reduction system for a liquid vending machine which is capable of mixing a predetermined portion of dry ingredient with a liquid and vending the...
5797313 Electronic baby formula preparation and storage device  
The present invention is directed to an electrical appliance for automatically preparing a baby-feeding formulation at a prescribed hour, and for maintaining the prepared formulation at a preferred...
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