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Canteen
InactiveUS20090218309A1Assure drinking sanitationEnsure hygieneClosuresBottlesEngineeringRotation control
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.
Owner:WANG WU CHING YUEH
Systems and methods for dispensing a beverage
PendingUS20250376367A1Treatment involving filtrationCoin-freed apparatus detailsGas cylinderProcess engineering
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.
Owner:PEPSICO INC
System for generating a beverage
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.
Owner:CUMULUS COFFEE CO
Water tank
PendingUS20250296724A1Liquid flow controllersRemovable lids/coversWater resource managementWater tanks
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.
Owner:COWAY CO LTD
Systems, methods, and devices for ingredient based dispensing
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).
Owner:STARBUCKS CORPORATION
Bag on valve assembly
Provided is a storage container that includes a body that defines an interior of the storage container, and a bag contained within the interior of the storage container. The bag is constructed of an elastomer, includes an opening, and defines a bag interior configured to contain a material. The storage container further includes a material valve assembly coupled to a portion of the body. The material valve assembly is coupled to the bag and configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the bag interior and an external environment of the storage container.
Owner:WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES INC
Bottom load water dispenser with an elongated dispensing area
A bottom loaded water dispenser having a water dispensing area that can be elongated to accommodate any size refillable bottle or other container, including large or wide based bottles or refillable containers. The bottom loaded water dispenser accommodates a standard bottom loaded water bottle. The bottom loaded water dispenser has a door that fits into the recess of the dispenser housing that does not interfere with bottom loaded water bottle and allows the drip tray to be adjusted to any height under the dispensing nozzle.
Owner:BRIO WATER TECHNOLOGY INC
A nutritional liquid delivery device for assisting in the care of patients with esophageal cancer
The present application belongs to the technical field of medical care, and particularly relates to a nutrient solution delivery device for assisting in nursing of esophageal cancer patients, which comprises a mounting seat, the inside of the mounting seat is provided with a fixing part, the fixing part can extrude and fix the nutrient bag placed inside to avoid the nutrient bag from deviating during the operation of the equipment; the inside of the fixing part is provided with a driving part, the driving part moves back and forth inside the mounting seat, the driving part can extrude the nutrient solution inside the nutrient bag to flow during the back and forth movement; the inside of the driving part is further provided with a stirring part which rotates, the stirring part can rotate by using the power of the back and forth movement of the driving part, and the rotation of the stirring part further promotes the flow of the nutrient solution inside the nutrient bag; the inside of the mounting seat is provided with a delivery part. The present application uniformly heats the nutrient solution and delivers it into the gastrointestinal tract of the patient, the warm nutrient solution can promote blood circulation and increase the peristalsis of the intestinal tract, which is helpful to improve the digestion and absorption rate of the nutrient components.
Owner:FOURTH MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Oil outlet nozzle for oil drums
An oil outlet nozzle for oil drums for oil drums, comprising: Fixed pipe, including oil inlet and oil outlet; And The closing mechanism, which is arranged at the oil inlet of the fixed pipe, and is provided at the bottom of the closing mechanism with a first sealing structure which is used to open and close the oil circuit channel of the oil inlet; And The oil outlet pipe which can be axially slidably inserted into the oil outlet port, the outer wall of which is provided with a second sealing structure which is used to seal the gap between the oil outlet pipe and the fixed pipe; And The linkage structure disposed between the oil outlet pipe and the locking mechanism; And Wherein the first sealing structure and the second sealing structure are physically separated from each other and operate independently of each other; And The linkage structure converts the axial displacement of the oil outlet pipe into an opening and closing movement of the locking mechanism.
Owner:YANG RUOBING NINGBO CITY
Brake fluid filling venting device and control method and system thereof
The application discloses a brake fluid filling and exhaust device and a control method and system thereof. The device comprises a liquid supplement tank, a liquid supplement pipeline, a liquid return pipeline, a first valve and a second valve. The liquid supplement tank is internally provided with a filter, the top of the tank body is provided with an exhaust port, one side of the tank body is connected with the liquid supplement pipeline, the liquid supplement pipeline is provided with the first valve, the other side of the tank body is connected with the liquid return pipeline, and the liquid return pipeline is provided with the second valve. When brake fluid is filled, the liquid supplement tank, the liquid supplement pipeline, a liquid storage pot, brake calipers and the liquid return pipeline are communicated to form a circulating passage of brake fluid, and when a stop-filling condition is met, the liquid storage pot stops filling brake fluid to the brake calipers, and the stop-filling condition at least comprises that gas in the brake system is exhausted. Through the technical scheme provided by the application, gas in brake fluid can be filtered, separated and exhausted from the exhaust port in the brake fluid circulation process, automatic filling and exhaust of brake fluid are realized, and the filling and exhaust efficiency of brake fluid is improved.
Owner:DONGFENG MOTOR GRP
System and method for automatic material dispensing
A refrigerator appliance includes a drip tray cover including two strain gauge sensors that are coupled to a bottom surface thereof; a memory; and a controller. The controller is configured to detect, via the two strain gauge sensors, a weight of a vessel on the drip tray cover based on a strain; receive, via input, one or more selections, the one or more selections indicative of an amount of material to be dispensed into the vessel, the material including liquid, ice, or any combination thereof; dispensing the material in accordance with the one or more selections; continuously measure, via the two strain gauge sensors, the amount of material being dispensed in accordance with the one or more selections; and terminate, after the vessel receives the amount of material that is measured and equivalent to the one or more selections, the dispensing of the material into the vessel.
Owner:ELECTROLUX CONSUMER PROD INC
Countertop appliances and water supply therefor
Systems and methods for providing water to a countertop appliance, and a pitcher which may be used with such systems and methods, are provided. The pitcher may include at least one pitcher wall and an internal volume defined within the at least one wall of the pitcher. The pitcher may be configured to be received in an autofill dispenser in a refrigerator appliance. The refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet defining a fresh food chamber. The pitcher may also be configured to couple to a countertop appliance whereby the internal volume of the pitcher is in fluid communication with the countertop appliance to provide water from the internal volume of the pitcher to the countertop appliance when coupled.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
Drinking Water Dispenser with Built-in UV Sterilization System
ActiveUS20250340461A1Water treatment parameter controlWater/sewage treatment by irradiationWater sourcePotable water
A water dispenser with built-in UV sterilization system includes a tap, and a water tank with a cooling device. An inlet connects the tank to a water source. A UV radiation source is installed inside the cold water tank. A cooled water outlet is connected to the tap. The dispenser contains a flow sterilizer with an inlet connected to an outlet of the tank for uncooled water. An outlet of the sterilizer is connected to a sterilized water inlet of the tank. A funnel is installed inside the cold water tank under a water source inlet. An upper edge of the funnel is above a water level in the tank, to isolate water in a lower part of the tank from unsterilized water coming from the source. A narrow lower part of the funnel is connected to the outlet for uncooled water.
Owner:SCANDINAVIAN INNOVATION GRP
Water supply device for a liquid and / or ice dispensing unit of a domestic refrigeration appliance having a specific support with a holding structure, and domestic refrigeration appliance having the same
The invention relates to a water supply device (15) for a liquid and / or ice dispensing unit (11) of a household refrigeration appliance (1), comprising a support (53) for carrying at least one pump (79, 80) of the water supply device (15) and / or hoses (78, 85, 95, 97) of the water supply device (15), wherein the support (53) has at least one retaining structure (84) for carrying the pump (79, 80) of the water supply device (15) and / or hoses (78, 85, 95, 97), which includes at least one water basin (86). One aspect relates to a household refrigeration appliance (1).
Owner:BSH HAUSGERATE GMBH
Liquid storage assembly, spreading mechanism, and pool robot
This application provides a liquid storage assembly, a spreading mechanism, and a pool robot. The liquid storage assembly includes a flexible liquid storage unit and a liquid filling nozzle. The flexible liquid storage unit is configured to accommodate a reagent. A liquid filling opening is disposed on the flexible liquid storage unit. The liquid filling nozzle is disposed at the liquid filling opening. A reagent is filled into or discharged from the flexible liquid storage unit through the liquid filling nozzle under an external force. The liquid storage assembly is conveniently assembled and maintained, and the spreading mechanism and the pool robot can spread the reagent evenly.
Owner:XINGMAI INNOVATION TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Turnover limiting butterfly valve
The invention discloses a turnover limiting butterfly valve, which belongs to the technical field of valves, and comprises a valve seat and a liquid inlet pipe, an upper cover is arranged at the top end of the valve seat, a connecting pipe is arranged between the valve seat and the liquid inlet pipe, the connecting pipe is respectively communicated with the valve seat and the liquid inlet pipe, a liquid outlet is formed in the bottom surface of the valve seat, and a sealing plug for blocking the liquid outlet is arranged in the valve seat. A valve element is clamped to the sealing plug, a side wing is arranged on the peripheral face of the valve element, a through opening is formed in the peripheral face of the valve seat, the end, away from the valve element, of the side wing penetrates through the through opening, and a locking piece used for being detachably connected with the upper cover is arranged on the side wing. The butterfly valve has the effect of reducing the butterfly valve application cost of a user.
Owner:杭州环申新材料科技股份有限公司
Water purifier and water purifier assembly comprising same
PendingUS20250368544A1Treatment involving filtrationLiquid flow controllersWater flowEnvironmental engineering
A water purifier includes: a frame configured to accommodate a filter for filtering water; a flow path module providing a passage for the water to flow and disposed at an upper portion in the frame; a valve module selectively opened and closed to control the flow of water in the flow path module and disposed at a position adjacent to the flow path module; and a substrate assembly for controlling an opening and closing of the valve module. The substrate assembly includes: at least one substrate electrically connected to the valve module; and a substrate support covering at least a portion of the substrate and coupled to the frame to support the at least one substrate. The substrate support is disposed below the flow path module and the valve module and supports at least one of the flow path module and the valve module.
Owner:COWAY CO LTD
Variable temperature control assembly for a water dispenser
A variable temperature control assembly for a water dispenser, using a variable water temperature selector, that delivers water to the consumer at the temperature requested on the variable temperature selector by calculating the required ratio of hot water, cold water and ambient water needed to deliver water at the temperature requested.
Owner:BRIO WATER TECHNOLOGY INC
Water tank
PendingUS20250296722A1Treatment involving filtrationLiquid flow controllersWater resource managementWater tanks
A water tank is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a water tank includes a tank body having a tank body space formed therein; a tank cover configured to cover the tank body space and be coupled with the tank body; and a tank cover reinforcing part formed on the tank cover to reinforce rigidity of the tank cover, wherein the tank cover includes a tank cover surface formed to be rounded so as to be convex in a direction opposite to the tank body space, and the tank cover reinforcing part can be formed to protrude on the tank cover surface.
Owner:COWAY CO LTD
Beverage dispensing apparatus
In an automated beverage dispensing system, a conveyance system defines a plurality of cup locations and operates to sequentially move the plurality of cup locations through a plurality of indexed locations. A cup dispensing system is configured to receive a supply of cups. The cup dispensing system is operable to dispense a cup to a cup loading location that coincides with an indexed location of the plurality of indexed locations. A beverage dispensing system is configured to dispense a beverage at a beverage dispense location of the plurality of indexed locations. A computer associates an ordered beverage to a cup location of the plurality of cup locations.
Owner:MARMON FOODSERVICE TECH INC
Tap for liquid container, having actuating wings and a rotatable safety device for locking the wings
PCT designated stageWO2025177090A1Liquid flow controllersLiquid dispensingTamper resistanceStructural engineering
Owner:GIFLOR
Dynamic conveyor belt in an interactive bartender
This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing an interactive bartender that uses a dynamic linear conveyor. The linear conveyor may transport a cup horizontally from station to station within an interactive bartender kiosk. The linear conveyer may include a cup-holding platform including a scale capable of measuring weight. Real-time data on the weight of the cup may provide a mechanism that allows the interactive bartender kiosk to error check the steps in the drink-assembly process.
Owner:MINGA BOX LTD
Anysize autofill with machine learning
PendingUS20250304423A1Lighting and heating apparatusDomestic cooling apparatusComputer hardwareWaiting period
A beverage dispensing system for an appliance may include a dispenser area defined within the appliance having a shelf configured to receive a container; a dispenser configured to release liquid into the container in the dispenser area; at least one sensor configured to detect a location of the container within the dispenser area; a user interface configured to display feedback to a user; and a controller configured to receive sensor data, determine whether the container is centered within the dispenser area based on the sensor data, and after a predefined waiting period, instruct the dispenser to dispense liquid to fill the container.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Multi-function cooler
An insulated container having an internal chamber, a second container received within the internal chamber, a spigot assembly extending through a passageway through a wall of the insulated container and removably coupled to the second container, the spigot assembly being in fluid communication with the second container for dispensing liquid out of the insulated container.
Owner:BRUMATE LLC
Magnetic Tool Carrier
A novel thermally insulated enclosure includes an insulated wall and a magnet assembly coupled thereto for mounting the insulated enclosure to ferromagnetic structures. In a particular embodiment, the magnet assembly includes a plurality of magnets coupled to the insulated wall. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnetic device that can be connected and disconnected from the insulated enclosure. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnet carrier that can be incorporated into the structure of the insulated enclosure.
Owner:JAMES JR LEWIS WILLIAM
Locking butterfly valve
InactiveCN120819682AOperating means/releasing devices for valvesLiquid flow controllersButterfly valveVALVE PORT
The invention discloses a locking butterfly valve, which belongs to the technical field of valves, and comprises a valve seat, a liquid inlet pipe is arranged on the side wall of the valve seat, the liquid inlet pipe is communicated with the valve seat, a liquid outlet is formed in the bottom end of the valve seat, a sealing plug for blocking the liquid outlet is arranged in the valve seat, a valve core is clamped on the sealing plug, a lifting handle is arranged on the peripheral surface of the valve core, and the lifting handle is connected with the valve seat. A rotating ring is rotationally installed at the top end of the valve seat, a limiting part is fixed to the bottom face of the rotating ring, the bottom face of the limiting part abuts against the top face of the lifting handle, and a fixing piece used for fixing the lifting handle is arranged on the valve seat. The lifting handle has the effect of reducing aching pain of fingers of a user when the user lifts the lifting handle for a long time.
Owner:杭州环申新材料科技股份有限公司
Dispenser and operation method thereof
A dispenser, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, may comprise: a housing; a main motor which is disposed inside the housing; a mounting body which rotates by means of the main motor, on which a plurality of cartridges are mounted, and includes a plurality of holders that secure each of the plurality of cartridges; and a holder bracket for properly fastening a holder that is not fastened to the cartridge from among the plurality of holders. The present disclosure intends to provide a dispenser that performs an automatic fastening operation to properly fasten an unfastened cartridge.
Owner:LG FAROUK CO
Apparatus, system, and method of providing a content level monitor
A consumable level monitoring label apparatus, system and method for physical association with a content-filled consumable to allow for monitoring of a level of the content therein. The apparatus, system and method includes a plurality of labels, each individually manually removable from the label sheet and each comprising: a plurality of electrical conductors forming a sensing module, the sensing module having associated therewith firmware for converting signals associated with the electrical conductors and to an indication of the content level; a communications module for communicating the content level to at least a user display and over at least one network; and a power module for powering at least the sensing module and the communications module. A plurality of perforations are associated with each of the plurality of labels, wherein the plurality of perforations provides for variations in a size of each of the labels upon the manual removal.
Owner:NIPRO INC
A wine server
The application discloses a wine taking device, which comprises a first valve and a second valve, a transition chamber is arranged between the first valve and the second valve, the transition chamber is communicated with the second valve, and an actuating member is arranged and connected with the second valve, and the actuating member is used for providing an action force of the second valve to the first valve. When the second valve is opened, the actuating member drives the second valve to move close to the first valve, the first valve is opened, and the strength of a user is saved.
Owner:ZHUHAI CHEER TECH CO LTD
Monitoring balance and distribution of fluid distribution systems to improve quality and efficiency
A beverage monitoring system is provided for use with a beverage system including a pressurized gas source, a pressurized gas regulator, a pressurized gas dispensing line, a beverage dispensing line, a beverage container, and a beverage dispenser. The beverage monitoring system includes at least one gateway having a processor, a network interface connected to the dispenser, and a network interface connected to a sensor assembly. The beverage monitoring system also includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to perform diagnostic processing to diagnose potential problems with the line or provide aggregate information for correlation with POS data.
Owner:BARTRACK INC