4003results about "Liquid dispensing" patented technology

Systems, methods, and devices for automated leak detection and resolution in a beverage dispensing system. A first signal associated with a peak dispensation pressure during beverage dispensation may be received, and after a time threshold, a second signal associated with a recovery dispensation pressure may be received. A malfunction, such as a leak, may be determined based on a difference between the first signal and the second signal exceeding a predetermined threshold. Automated reseating of the dispensation valve may be initiated to resolve the malfunction. Continuous monitoring and automated correction of leaks without requiring manual intervention are provided, improving reliability and reducing operational downtime in beverage dispensing systems.

A canteen is composed of a main body, a cover, a control unit, a valve and an annular blocker. The cover is engaged with the main body, having a jointing tube protruding into the main body and two notches cut in the jointing tube. The control unit is fixed on the cover, having a jointing portion, two grooves formed in the jointing portion and reversely shaped to correspond to the notches of the cover, and a sucker bored with an outlet. The valve is installed in the control unit, having a bar to correspond to the outlet, and a guiding rod transversely extended out from its bottom to extend through the grooves and the notches of the cover. When rotating the control unit, the valve is moved up and down to be separated from or to clog the outlet, convenient for using and preventing the suction portion from contaminated.

The inventive system and method advantageously enable superior preserved storage and selective dispensation of liquids by storing wine (or other liquids) in a pressurized environment to ensure that the stored liquid does not come into contact with air, and then by selectively dispensing a portion of the stored liquid, in accordance with a desired dispensing regime, by utilizing a controlled source of pressure force to apply a sufficient pressure to the pressurized environment to expel the desired volume of the liquid in a pressurized stream directed to a dispensing / pouring interface through a conduit or equivalent delivery system. In at least several novel embodiments thereof, the system and method of the present invention are configured for use with wine-in-bag (“WinB”) products.

The present invention provides a wine barrel, belonging to the technical field of wine and beverage drinking equipment. It solves the problem of gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in existing wine barrels during transportation and storage of empty barrels. The wine barrel includes a barrel body, a gas cylinder is provided in the barrel body, and a gas cylinder valve is provided on the gas cylinder. The top of the gas cylinder has a bottle mouth and a piston hole is provided in the bottle mouth. A piston is slidably provided in the piston hole. A closed pressure chamber is formed between the upper side of the piston and the inner wall of the piston hole. A trigger disk is also provided in the bottle mouth and is located on the lower side of the piston. The trigger disk includes a main body slidably connected to the bottle mouth, a limit portion is provided on the bottle mouth that can limit the upward movement of the trigger disk, and a vent is provided on the main body that connects the space between the trigger disk and the piston to the inner cavity of the barrel body. The present invention can prevent gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in the wine barrel during transportation and storage of empty barrels.

The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and / or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.

The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and / or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.

Embodiments described herein provide a self-contained, above-the-counter beverage dispenser that allows for personalization of flavor intensity, temperature, and carbonation levels. The system can have a small form factor that allows it to sit on a countertop and below upper cabinetry. The dispenser can dispense carbonated beverages, still beverages, flavored beverages, hot beverages, cold beverages, and combinations thereof. Moreover, unlike existing systems, embodiments described herein may maintained by a user without special training, tools, or technical expertise. The dispenser can include consumable components, such as ingredient cartridges, a gas cylinder, and a filter. Each of these consumable components can be replaced easily without any tools or special training or expertise. Additionally, all consumables can be accessible behind a door on the front of the machine, making them readily accessible by only opening the front door.

The present embodiments relate to systems and methods relating to a capsule containing a liquid concentrate and a device capable of creating a gas-infused liquid, such as a nitro-infused cold beverage or iced coffee. The device can include a cold-water tank and a cooling system to chill cold water. The device can also include a gas reservoir including a gas. The device can also include a fluidic capsule connector that includes capsule connector configured to connect to a capsule and establish a pressurized chamber in a cavity of the capsule that is removably connected to the capsule connector, a liquid entrance valve that can configured to provide a stream of cold water and gas to the pressurized chamber. The fluidic capsule connector can also include a dispense port configured to direct a flow of the gas-infused liquid from the pressurized chamber to a dispensing tap.

A product dispenser is configured to dispense products subject to a warning and products not subject to a warning, the product dispenser further configured to transmit a product warning notice only in response to a request to dispense a product subject to the warning. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to dispense a food or beverage product and provide information indicative of an attribute of the food or beverage product, such as nutrition facts, as it is being dispensed. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to enable a user to request a customized product from the product dispenser, to determine a first profile for the customized product blend, compare the first profile to a second profile, and reformulate the customized product blend to a dispensed product blend comprising a third profile approximating the second idealized profile.

A carbonation device (100) for carbonating a beverage in a container (200), the carbonation device (100) comprising:a head portion (114b) for sealably receiving a mouth portion (220) of the container (200), the head portion (114b) having an infuser (120) that is operable to inject carbon dioxide into the container (200) via the mouth (220) of the container (200); andan engagement feature (173) with which the container (200) can be configured to securably locate the container (200) with respect to the head portion (114b) in:an injection configuration in which the mouth portion (220) of the container (200) is substantially sealed with respect to the infuser (120) so that the infuser (120) can inject carbon dioxide into the container (200) to carbonate the beverage in the container; anda depressurisation configuration in which the mouth portion (220) of the container (200) is partially unsealed with respect to the infuser (120) to allow for depressurization of the container (200).

Disclosed are a pressure regulator and a sparkling water machine. The pressure regulator includes: an arc flow path and a transiting chamber; a cross section of the arc flow path is configured to gradually increase from an input end of the arc flow path to an output end of the arc flow path, and the input end of the arc flow path is communicated with an inlet of the pressure regulator; and the transiting chamber is respectively communicated with the output end of the arc flow path and a discharging port of the pressure regulator.

An evaporator can include a pressure vessel and an evaporation device. The evaporation device can be at least partially enclosed within the pressure vessel and configured to direct a refrigerant through the pressure vessel. The evaporator can include at least one fluid direction device at least partially enclosed within the pressure vessel. The at least one fluid direction device is configured to direct a drinking fluid around the evaporation device to facilitate heat exchange. The evaporation device can include an evaporation coil with a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion can be located exterior to the first portion and the third portion can be located radially exterior to the second portion. The pressure vessel can include an inlet and outlet in fluid connection with the evaporation coil.

A nozzle assembly provides an adapter configured for insertion into a pressurized container, wherein a nozzle has been removed from the pressurized container. A tubing has a first end connected to the adapter and a second end. A discharge nozzle is releasably connected to the second end of the tubing.

A water tank is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a water tank may include: a tank body having a tank body space formed therein; a tank cover configured to cover the tank body space and be coupled to the tank body; a reinforcing member that is at least partially accommodated in the tank body space and is respectively coupled to the tank body and the tank cover to reinforce rigidity of the tank body or the tank cover; and a fastening part configured to couple the reinforcing member and the tank cover.

Methods, systems, and devices for the agitation of beverage ingredients in beverage ingredient containers are disclosed. In some embodiments, an agitation system includes an ingredient tube assembly comprising a two-way valve, a reversible pump, and a connector tube connecting the valve to the pump. The valve is configured to couple the tube assembly to a beverage ingredient container and to allow beverage ingredient to flow in a forward or reverse direction. The reversible pump drives the flow of the beverage ingredient through the tube assembly. The system includes a controller, which controls operation of the tube assembly components. The ingredient tube assembly is configured to draw a portion of the beverage ingredient from the container into the tube assembly and subsequently discharge this portion back into the container using the reversible pump.

Systems, devices, and methods for beverage preparation in portions. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a beverage system including: a fluid feeder configured to discharge a fluid; an ingredient feeder configured to discharge one or more ingredients; a mixing chamber having a dispensing opening, the mixing chamber configured to receive the fluid and the one or more ingredients; a dispenser configured to control dispensing from the mixing chamber via the dispensing opening; and a controller or control circuit programmed to perform operations including: receiving from a user a selection for a beverage; and producing the beverage automatically in portions. Different portions of the beverage may include different target ingredients.

A beverage dispensing assembly comprises a beverage container for containing a beverage, the container body comprising a beverage outlet provided with a beverage container sealing member arranged to enable opening of the beverage outlet. A beverage dispensing line extends between the beverage container and a dispenser for dispensing the beverage at a dispensing outlet of the dispenser. A coupler device is detachable coupled to the container body and coupled to a second beverage conduit of the beverage dispensing line, with a first beverage conduit of the beverage dispensing line extending between the beverage container and the coupler device. The first beverage conduit at a first end thereof comprises an adapter body fittingly arranged on the beverage container covering the beverage container sealing member. A piston is movably arranged in the coupler device for acting on the adapter body that is configured to open the beverage container sealing member upon actuation by the piston causing the beverage container sealing member to open the beverage outlet to provide a fluid connection between the beverage chamber and the first beverage conduit.

A cold water production apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention can include an apparatus body; a water tank which is provided in the apparatus body and which accommodates water flowing in from a water supply source; a cold water production pipe which is provided in the apparatus body so as to be connected to the water tank, and which allows the water accommodated in the water tank to flow thereto, move therein and then be discharged; and a cooling unit which is mounted on the outer surface of the apparatus body, and which cools the apparatus body so that the water accommodated in the water tank and the water flowing in the cold water production pipe is cooled.

Various systems, devices, and methods for a ratchet system for a gas canister in a beverage system are provided. In general, a beverage system is configured to form a beverage and dispense the beverage into a container. The beverage system can be a carbonation system configured to form a carbonated fluid and dispense the carbonated fluid into a container. In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage system includes a ratchet system configured to provide feedback to a user indicating that a gas source, such as a CO2 canister for a carbonation system, has been properly coupled to the beverage system. The feedback is configured to be provided to the user automatically in response to the gas source being properly coupled to the beverage system.

A fuel tank assembly comprise may comprise a tank, a pump, a hose, and a hose hanger. The tank defines an interior volume for holding fluid. The pump is in communication with the interior volume of the tank and includes an output nozzle. The hose is coupled to the output nozzle and is operable to receive fluid transmitted by the pump. The hose hanger is operatively coupled to the tank and configured to retain the hose. The fuel tank assembly may also include a dispensing apparatus on a distal end of the hose for discharging fluid received from the pump.

Described herein is a tamper evident cap for an aerosol can. The tamper evident cap includes a sidewall and a top surface, the sidewall and the top surface define an inner cavity. The tamper evident cap includes a pair of opposing pads movably positioned relative to the sidewall and configured to release the tamper evident cap from the aerosol can. The tamper evident cap includes a pair of tabs positioned relative to the sidewall and outward relative to the pair of opposing pads, where each tab of the pair of tabs is positioned to restrict engagement with a corresponding pad of the pair of opposing pads, where each tab of the pair of tabs is at least partially removable from the sidewall.

The present invention provides an extractor that extracts a beverage liquid from an extraction target, and a beverage production apparatus that includes the extractor, and the apparatus has a distinctive method for heating the liquid. [Solution] The system includes a control means 11a that controls a supply unit 72d based on the measurement results of a first measurement unit 72c and a heater 72a based on the measurement results of a second measurement unit 72b, and the control means 11a supplies liquid to a storage tank 725 in multiple batches (two batches) until the level of the stored liquid reaches a predetermined level (full tank level), and heats the stored liquid to a first target temperature (100°C) before the level of the stored liquid reaches the predetermined level (the point at which it reaches the remaining level).

A foamed liquid dispensing system includes a container for receiving a liquid to be dispensed connectable to, and removable from, a gas charging unit. The gas charging unit includes a gas compressor, gas pressure sensing means, a control unit and a user interface. The user interface permits a user to input a desired final gas pressure from a minimum value to a maximum value in discrete steps. The control unit instructs the gas compressor to charge the container with gas to the desired final pressure. The gas pressure is continuously monitored and the flow of gas into the container is stopped once the desired final gas pressure has been reached. The user interface displays the gas pressure in the container as the charging cycle proceeds. Once charged with gas and removed from the gas charging unit, the container substantially retains the final desired gas pressure until the liquid is dispensed.

Disclosed herein is a pressurized therapeutic composition configured to be stored in a valved container designed to maintain an inverse thermosensitive polymer foam composition under pressure and dispense the composition upon opening the valve thereof. After the composition is dispensed from the container the evaporation of an expanding component (e.g., compressed gas or volatile liquid) can cause the inverse thermosensitive polymer solution to foam. The reduced pressure produced from dispensing the inverse thermosensitive polymer solution can reduce its temperature so as to facilitate distribution in a more liquid foam form. The inverse thermosensitive polymer solution can undergo a reverse phase change from a liquid to a gel upon warming (e.g., once dispensed onto or into a body part).

A beverage dispenser having a beverage-level indicating system. The beverage dispenser includes a housing and a dispensing head arranged on the housing for dispensing a beverage into a beverage container. The beverage dispenser further includes a beverage-level sensor arranged on the housing and which determines a beverage level within the beverage container without contacting the beverage within the beverage container, a beverage-level indicator that provides a visual indication of the beverage level within the beverage container, and a control unit that causes the beverage-level indicator to indicate the beverage level within the beverage container based on the beverage level as determined by the beverage-level sensor.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of intelligent control technology, and disclose a consumable consumption control method, device and system. In the method, when an apparatus that consumes consumables moves to a preset range of a container for loading consumables, communication between the apparatus and the container is established so that the apparatus obtains consumable information of the consumables and operation instructions of the container; then, an operation mode of the apparatus is set according to the operation instructions, and consumption setting of the consumables may be determined according to the consumable information.

A system for pressurizing and dispensing a food product can include a pouch for storing the food product, a dispensing valve coupled to the pouch, and a canister for holding the pouch. The pouch can include a valve fitment for attachment to the dispensing valve. The dispensing valve can include a first valve body portion moveably coupled to a second valve body portion. The first valve body portion can include a piston coupled to a nozzle portion. The dispensing valve can be manually manipulated between an open position and a closed position by axially translating the piston within the second valve body portion. The nozzle portion may be used to both charge the pouch with pressurized gas and dispense the food product.

A water purifier may include a water tank divided into a first water tank in which water is storable and a second water tank in which water is storable; a water temperature regulator positioned between the first water tank and the second water tank so as to contact water stored in the first water tank and water stored in the second water tank, and configured to change a temperature of the water stored in the first water tank and a temperature of the water stored in the second water tank; a first water outlet valve configured to output the water stored in the first water tank; and a second water outlet valve configured to output the water stored in the second water tank.

The disclosure generally relates to an ingredient-based dispensing system for creating customized beverages with ingredients (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The ingredient-based dispensing system may include a volume-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a varying viscosity (e.g., sauces) and a time-based dispensing system for automatically dispensing ingredients with a consistent viscosity (e.g., flavors, syrups, and / or colors).