A cooling and heating system tayler scharman

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a heating and cooling system that cools or heats water for dispensing into a mixer. The system can include a cooling section with a cooling element and cooling fin, thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank, and a cooling controller that maintains the liquid at a desired cool temperature. The system also includes a primary tank for holding a primary liquid, and a heating section in fluid communication with the primary tank. The heating section has a heating element and heating tube, allowing the primary liquid to be heated to a desired hot temperature as it passes through the heating tube. A feed controller selectively dispenses the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, or unheated primary liquid into the mixer.

Description

A COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEMTAYLER SCHARMANCROSS REFERENCE

[0001] This application claims benefit from currently pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 545,494 titled “A Cooling and Heating System” and having a filing date of October 24, 2023, and all of which is incorporated by reference hereinFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to heating and cooling systems, and more specifically to a system that cools or heats water for dispensing into a mixer. The invention further pertains to a method of providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature using the said system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Food processors are common on the market today and are designed to mix, cut, chop, blend or otherwise process foods and powders. Given the advent of health-conscious individuals, there are people that are prioritizing their eating and drinking habits. As such, people are buying accessories to accompany this healthy lifestyle to help make their food and drinks easier for consumption. Individuals have developed regular fitness regimes that ensure they eat properly, exercise daily and get the proper nutrition for their bodies to recover. Recovery can be assisted by mixing protein and vitamin powders into their diet. These powders are often mixed with food or liquids and are usually consumed in the morning or close to the time of exercise.

[0004] Since these proteins and vitamins are mixed into liquid it is common that proteins and vitamins are stored separate from the liquid until the time of consumption. Various products have been developed to assist in mixing these powders in with the liquids. For instance, somepowders are mixed in bottles that are what contain a whisking ball that when the bottle is shaken the whisking ball moves vigorously within the bottle mixing the powder within the liquid. Other bottles have a main container housing that stores the liquids and a housing to store the powders and allows the user to release the powder into the liquid when ready for use and then uses an impeller to mix the powder into the liquid, which requires the user to constantly wash and add more liquid and powder into the housings. Further, adding ice into the container requires the user to mix the powder into the liquid first, and then add ice after the mixing is complete.

[0005] Heating and cooling systems that can dispense water at a desired temperature are widely used in various applications, such as beverage dispensers, water coolers, and other appliances. These systems typically include a heating section and a cooling section, each designed to adjust the temperature of the water to a desired level. The heating section often includes a heating element and a primary tank for holding the liquid to be heated. The cooling section, on the other hand, usually comprises a cooling element and a cooling tank for storing the liquid to be cooled.

[0006] In conventional systems, the heating and cooling sections are often separate and independent of each other. The heating section heats the water to a desired hot temperature, while the cooling section cools the water to a desired cool temperature. However, these systems often lack the ability to selectively dispense the heated or cooled water into a mixer, which can limit their versatility and functionality.

[0007] Furthermore, conventional heating and cooling systems often lack effective insulation between the heating and cooling sections. This can lead to heat transfer between the sections, which can reduce the efficiency of the system and increase energy consumption. The insulation used in these systems is often inadequate and does not effectively prevent heat transfer.In addition, the temperature control in these systems is often not user-friendly. Users may not be able to easily set the temperature of the heated or cooled water, which can limit the usability of the system. Moreover, the design of the cooling fins and heating tubes in these systems is often not optimized for efficient heat transfer, which can further reduce the efficiency of the system. Furthermore, conventional heating and cooling systems often lack a method for providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature. This can limit their applicability in various applications, such as beverage dispensers, where it is desirable to mix different liquids at different temperatures.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need for an improved heating and cooling system that can overcome the aforementioned limitations. Such a system should be able to selectively dispense heated or cooled water into a mixer, have effective insulation between the heating and cooling sections, allow users to easily set the temperature of the heated or cooled water, have optimized design of the cooling fins and heating tubes for efficient heat transfer, and provide a method for providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Accordingly, the present invention provides a heating and cooling system that cools or heats water for dispensing into a mixer. The system includes a cooling section with a cooling element coupled to at least one cooling fin, which is thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank. A cooling controller engages the cooling element to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at a desired cool temperature. The system also includes a primary tank configured to hold a primary liquid and a heating section in fluid communication with the primary tank. The heating section comprises a heating element coupled to at least one heating tube, which allows the primary liquid to enter the heating tube to be heated to a desired hot temperature as theprimary liquid passes through the heating tube. A feed controller selectively dispenses at least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid into the mixer.

[0010] The cooling tank may have an inner wall and an outer wall with an insulation layer between the two walls, which could be a radiant barrier such as foam, wool, or cellulose insulation. The system may also include a temperature controller configured to allow a user to set the temperature of the cool liquid and the heated primary liquid. The cooling fins may be coupled to a thermal cooling element which is coupled to a heat sink wherein the cooling element is a thermal electric cooler. The cooling section may further comprise a fan coupled to a fan mount and a fan duct that direct and pulls hot air away from the cooling element. The invention also provides a method of providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature.

[0011] This method includes providing a mixing chamber configured to allow a powder to be delivered to the mixing chamber, providing a cooling section, engaging the cooling element to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at a desired cool temperature, providing a primary tank configured to hold a primary liquid, coupling a heating section in fluid communication with the primary tank, and selectively dispensing at least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid into the mixing chamber to be mixed with the powder. The primary liquid could be water and the cool liquid could be a different liquid such as milk. The user may select a mix temperature and dispense a combination of primary liquid and cool liquid to the mixing chamber such that the dispensed primary liquid and cool liquid are at the mix temperature when combined. The cooling section may be insulated from the heating section with an insulator.

[0012] Aspects and applications of the invention presented here are described below in the drawings and detailed description of the invention. Unless specifically noted, it is intended that the words and phrases in the specification and the claims be given their plain, ordinary, andaccustomed meaning to those of ordinary skill in the applicable arts. The inventors are fully aware that they can be their own lexicographers if desired. The inventors expressly elect, as their own lexicographers, to use only the plain and ordinary meaning of terms in the specification and claims unless they clearly state otherwise and then further, expressly set forth the. Absent such clear statements of intent to apply a “special” definition, it is the inventor’s intent and desire that the simple, plain, and ordinary meaning to the terms be applied to the interpretation of the specification and claims.

[0013] The inventors are also aware of the normal precepts of English grammar. Thus, if a noun, term, or phrase is intended to be further characterized, specified, or narrowed in some way, then such noun, term, or phrase will expressly include additional adjectives, descriptive terms, or other modifiers in accordance with the normal precepts of English grammar. Absent the use of such adjectives, descriptive terms, or modifiers, it is the intent that such nouns, terms, or phrases be given their plain, and ordinary English meaning to those skilled in the applicable arts as set forth above.

[0014] Further, the inventors are fully informed of the standards and application of the special provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f). Thus, the use of the words “function,” “means” or “step” in the Detailed Description or Description of the Drawings or claims is not intended to somehow indicate a desire to invoke the special provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f), to define the invention. To the contrary, if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f) are sought to be invoked to define the inventions, the claims will specifically and expressly state the exact phrases “means for” or “step for” and will also recite the word “function” (i.e., will state “means for performing the function of ... , without also reciting in such phrases any structure, material or act in support of the function. Thus, even when the claims recite a “means for performing the function ofmolding a step for performing the function of molding a ...,” if the claims also recite any structure, material or acts in support of that means or step, or that perform the recited function, then it is the clear intention of the inventors not to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f). Moreover, even if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f) are invoked to define the claimed inventions, it is intended that the inventions not be limited only to the specific structure, material or acts that are described in the preferred embodiments, but in addition, include any and all structures, materials or acts that perform the claimed function as described in alternative embodiments or forms of the invention, or that are well known present or later-developed, equivalent structures, material or acts for performing the claimed function.

[0015] Additional features and advantages of the present specification will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiment exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present specification will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

[0017] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the overall powder mixing system in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 2a is a front view of the cooling and heating system in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 2b is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2a of the cooling and heating system in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 3 is a botom view of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 4 is a isometric back view of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 5 is a top view of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 6a is a front view of another embodiment of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 6b is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments; and

[0025] FIG. 7 is an isometric front view of the mixing chamber assembly in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0026] Elements and acts in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been rendered according to any particular sequence or embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the following description, and for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the invention. It will be understood, however, by those skilled in the relevant arts, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, known structures and devices are shown or discussed more generally in order to avoid obscuring the invention. In many cases, a description of the operation is sufficient to enable one to implement the various forms of the invention, particularly when the operation is to be implemented in software. It should be noted that there are many different and alternative configurations, devices and technologies to which thedisclosed inventions may be applied. The full scope of the inventions is not limited to the examples that are described below.

[0028] Referring initially to FIG. 1 - 5 a powder and liquid mixing device 10 is shown generally at 10 which can have a heating and cooling system 100 that cools water for dispensing into a mixer. The heating and cooling system 100 for the powder and liquid mixing device 10 can comprise a cooling section 120 and a heating section 160. The cooling section 120 can comprise a cooling element 128 which can be coupled to at least one cooling fin 130 on one side wherein the at least one cooling fin is thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank 133 and a cooling controller that engage the cooling element to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at desired cool temperature. The cooling element 128 can be such as, for example, thermal electric cooler (“TEC”), thermocyclers, single state, multi-stage, mechanical-compression refrigerator, or any other element know in the art for cooling a liquid. The cooling element 128 can have a hot side and a cold side wherein the cold side can be coupled to the at least one cooling fin 130 and the hot side can be coupled to a heat sink 132. The at least one cooling fin 130 can be such as, for example, rectangular fin, triangular fin, longitudinal fin, concave fin or the like. The heat sink 132 can be such as, for example, active heat sink, passive heat sink, extruded heat sink, bonded heat sink, forged heat sink, or any other element know in the art for absorbing heat or dissipating heat. A thermal paste (not shown) can be placed between the cooling element 128 and the heat sink 132 to allow for efficient heat transfer between the cooling element and heat sink.

[0029] The at least one cooling fin 130 can be coupled or sealed to the cooling tank 133 wherein the cooling fan can be sealed against the outside or the inside of the cooling tank. The cooling fins 130 can protrude into the cooling tank 133 allowing the liquid to come into contact with the cooling fins resulting in the liquid to cool down and sit at a user’s specified settemperature. The cooling tank 133 can have an inner wall 134 and an outer wall 138 with an insulation layer 136 between the two walls. The insulation layer 136 can be such as, for example, spray foam, rigid foam, radiant barrier, cellulose insulation, wool, fiber glass, or the like. The insulation layer 134 can be placed, sprayed or coupled between the inner wall and the outer wall. The cooling tank 133 can be made from more than one piece for the inner wall 134 and the outer wall 138 and can be any suitable size or shape. The cooling tank 133 can have at least one tank sensor coupled to the inner wall 134 wherein the at least one tank sensor 137 can for measure the liquid’s temperature.

[0030] The cooling tank 133 can have at least one hole wherein in the preferred embodiment the at least one hole is a first hole 129 and a second hole 143. The first hole 129 can be configured to hold and couple to the at least one cooling fin 130 and second hole 143 can be configured and coupled to a drain port 144. The at least one cooling fin 130 can be sealed against the first hole 129 creating a watertight seal wherein the seal can be such as, for example, rubber gasket, O-ring, compression seal, flange and sealing compound, foam gasket, or the like. The drain port 144 can have a drain plug 146 and a drain cover 148 removably coupled to it wherein the drain plug can allow the user to empty the cooling tank. The cooling tank 133 can have cooling tank slot 135 to allow for a motor (not shown) that can be connected to a mixing tank 16. In certain embodiments the drain port 144 can be omitted or placed on a side wall of the cooling tank 133.

[0031] In embodiments, the cooling section 120 can further comprise a fan 124 that can be coupled to a fan mount 122 that can support the fan wherein the fan mount can be coupled to the cooling tank 133 or to any other suitable location. The fan 124 can further be coupled to a fan duct 126 wherein the fan can pull cool air from outside of the powder and liquid mixing device 10 and the fan duct can direct the air towards the heat sink wherein the cool air can be pushed across theheat sink, cooling the heat sink, and then pushing the now hot air out of the powder and liquid mixing device at the fan duct’s exit 127. The fan 124 can be such as, for example, radial fan, axial fan, propeller fans, centrifugal fan, mixed flow fan, cross fan, or the like. The fan 124 can be couped and sealed to the fan duct 126 by such as, for example, adhesive, silicone, rubber gasket, O-ring, compression seal, flange and sealing compound, foam gasket, or the like. The fan 124 can be such as, for example, axial fans, centrifugal fan, mixed flow fan, blower fans or the like.

[0032] The cooling section 120 can further comprise a first pump 114 can be coupled to a cooling tube inlet 154 wherein the cooling tube can be coupled to the cooling tank 133 by a cooling tube connection 156. The first pump 114 can pull a liquid from a water tank 14 and push it through the cooling tube inlet 154 into the cooling tank 133. The liquid can sit in the cooling tank 133 and be cooled by the at least one cooling fin 130. The user can set the temperature of the liquid by a controller which can be such as, for example, a microcontroller unit (“MCU”), a cooling controller, and heating controller and the at least one sensor 137 in the cooling tank 133. The at least one sensor 137 can be such as, for example, thermocouple, thermistor, RTS sensor, infrared sensor, or the like. The first pump 114 and the controller can control the amount of liquid entering the cooling tank 133.

[0033] The cooling section 120 can further comprise at least one outlet straw 142 that can be coupled to the cooling tank 133. The outlet straw 142 extend from the top of the cooling tank 133 to substantially near the bottom of the cooling tank. The outlet straw 142 can be coupled to the cooling tank 133 by a cooling tube connection 150 wherein the cooling tube connection can be coupled and sealed to the cooling tank by such as, for example, a clamp nut, adhesive, press fit, or the like. The cooling tube connection 150 can be coupled to a cooling tube exit 152 wherein the cooling tube exit 152 can be coupled to a valve 110. The valve 110 can be such as, for example,three-way valve, check valve, two-way valve, gate valve, pressure relief valve, solenoid valve, or the like. The valve 110 can allow for the liquid to be pulled from the cooling tank 133 to the mixing chamber 16.

[0034] The heating and cooling system that cools or heats water for dispensing into a mixer can further comprise a heating section 160 in fluid communication with the primary tank 14, the heating section comprising a heating element 174 coupled to at least one heating tube 164, wherein the heating tube can be configured to allow primary liquid to enter the heating tube to be heated to a desired hot temperature as the primary liquid passes through the heating tube. The heating section 160 can comprise a second pump 116 that can be coupled to at least one heating tube 164 wherein the heating tube can extend from the second pump to the top of the cooling tank 133 wherein the heating tube can substantially follow the same path back onto itself with at least one heating coil between the heating tubes.

[0035] At least one heating coil pipes 162 can follow the substantially same path as the heating tubes 164 and the heating coils can be coupled to heating tubes on at least two heating tube locations as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 7. The at least one heating coil pipes 162 can be connected to a heating element 174 which can be coupled to the cooling tank by a heat clamp 172 wherein the heat clamp can contain and couple to the heating element wherein the heating coils are coupled to or come into contact with the heating element. A heat shield 170 can be placed between the heating coils and the cooling tank 133wherein the heat shield can act as a thermo-barrier and prevent cooling tank from heating up. The at least one heating coils pipes 162 can be such as, for example, electric coils, infrared heater, condenser coil, tubular heaters, team oils, heating elements, heat pipes, or the like. The heating element 174 can be such as, for example, metal heating element, composite elements, electrical heating element or the like.

[0036] In embodiments, the heating element 174 can heat up the at least one heating coil pipes 162 wherein as the liquid passes by the heating coil in the heating tubes 164, the liquid will heat up to the user’s desired temperature. A heat temperature sensor 168 can be coupled to the heating tube 164 and / or the heating coils wherein the MCU can control whether heat is required to reach the user’s desired liquid temperature. In certain embodiments, the heating tubes 164 can be supported by and coupled to at least one heating tube clamp 166 which can allow for the heating tubes to be connected to a one hundred- and eight-degree bend fitting 176 which can allow the heating tube to overlap back on the partially the same path to the valve 110. In certain embodiments the heating tube 164 can be supported by and coupled to the cooling tank 133. The heating tube clamp 166 can be such as, for example, tube clamps, routing clamps, or the like. In certain embodiments, he at least one heating coils pipes 162 and the at least one heating tube 164 can overlap as shown in FIG. 6b wherein the heating coils can heat the at least one heating tube 164 as the liquid passes through the heating tube.

[0037] In embodiments, a feed controller that can selectively dispenses at least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid into the mixer wherein the feed controller can be a valve 110. The at least one heating tube 164 can be coupled to the valve 110 wherein the valve can selectively switch between the heating section and the cooling section depending on the user’s needs. The cooling tube inlet 154, cooling tube exit 152, heating tube 164 can be such as, for example, ethyl vinyl acetate tubing, nylon tubing, polycarbonate tubing, polypropylene tubing, rubber tubing, or the like. The first pump 114 and the second pump 116 can be such as, for example, centrifugal pump, diaphragm pump, axial-flow pump, rotary pump, gear pumps, or the like. The temperature of the liquid can be set from at least 33 degrees Fahrenheit toat least 210 degrees Fahrenheit. The liquid can be such as, for example, tap water, distilled water, alkaline water, filtered water or the like.

[0038] The method of providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature includes providing a mixing chamber configured that can allow a powder to be delivered to the mixing chamber. The cooling section can provide comprising a cooling element coupled to at least one cooling fin, wherein the at least one cooling fin is thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank. The cooling element can engage to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at a desired cool temperature. A primary tank can be provided to configured to hold a primary liquid. A heating section is coupled in fluid communication with the primary tank, the heating section comprising a heating element coupled to at least one heating tube, wherein the heating tube is configured to allow primary liquid to enter the heating tube to be heated to a desired hot temperature as the primary liquid passes through the heating tube. At least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid is selectively dispensed into the mixing chamber to be mixed with the powder. The primary liquid may be water, and the cool liquid may be a different liquid such as milk. A user may be allowed to select a mix temperature and dispense a combination of primary liquid and cool liquid to the mixing chamber such that the dispensed primary liquid and cool liquid are at the mix temperature when combined. A user may be allowed to set the temperature of the cool liquid and the temperature of the heated primary liquid. The cooling section may be insulated from the heating section with an insulator.

[0039] In closing, it is to be understood that although aspects of the present specification are highlighted by referring to specific embodiments, one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these disclosed embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the subject matter disclosed herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosed subject matter is in no waylimited to a particular methodology, protocol, and / or reagent, etc., described herein. As such, various modifications or changes to or alternative configurations of the disclosed subject matter can be made in accordance with the teachings herein without departing from the spirit of the present specification. Lastly, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, which is defined solely by the claims. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to those precisely as shown and described.

[0040] Certain embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the methods and devices described herein. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described embodiments in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A heating and cooling system that cools or heats water for dispensing into a mixer, the system comprising: a cooling section comprising a cooling element coupled to at least one cooling fin, wherein the at least one cooling fin is thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank, and a cooling controller that engages the cooling element to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at a desired cool temperature; a primary tank configured to hold a primary liquid; a heating section in fluid communication with the primary tank, the heating section comprising a heating element coupled to at least one heating tube, wherein the heating tube is configured to allow primary liquid to enter the heating tube to be heated to a desired hot temperature as the primary liquid passes through the heating tube; and a feed controller that selectively dispenses at least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid into the mixer.

2. The heating and cooling system of claim 1, wherein the cooling tank has an inner wall and an outer wall with an insulation layer between the two walls.

3. The heating and cooling system of claim 2, wherein the insulation is a radiant barrier such as foam, wool, or cellulose insulation.

4. The heating and cooling system of claim 1, further comprising a temperature controller configured to allow a user to set the temperature of the cool liquid and the heated primary liquid.

5. The heating and cooling system of claim 1, wherein the cooling fins are coupled to a thermal cooling element which is coupled to a heat sink wherein the cooling element is a thermal electric cooler.

6. The heating and cooling system of claim 5, wherein the cooling section further comprises a fan coupled to a fan mount and a fan duct that direct and pulls hot air away from the cooling element.

7. The heating and cooling system of claim 5, wherein the cooling section has a cooling tank outlet straw coupled to a cooling tube connection coupled to the cooling tank wherein the cooling tube connection houses a valve.

8. The heating and cooling system of claim 1 wherein the cooling fin is rectangular fin, triangular fin, longitudinal fin, or concave fin.

9. The heating and cooling system of claim 1 wherein the heating tube follows a looping path overlapping itself at least once.

10. The heating and cooling system of claim 9 wherein the heating section further comprises a heating element coupled to heating coil pipes wherein the heating coil pipes follow the same path of the heating tubes wherein the heating coil pipes contact the heating tube substantially along the same path of the heating tubes.

11. The heating and cooling system of claim 10 wherein the heating tubes house a valve.

12. A method of providing a mixed drink at a desired temperature, the method comprising the acts of: providing a mixing chamber configured to allow a powder to be delivered to the mixing chamber;providing a cooling section comprising a cooling element coupled to at least one cooling fin, wherein the at least one cooling fin is thermally coupled to a cool liquid in a cooling tank, engaging the cooling element to maintain the liquid in the cooling tank at a desired cool temperature; providing a primary tank configured to hold a primary liquid; coupling a heating section in fluid communication with the primary tank, the heating section comprising a heating element coupled to at least one heating tube, wherein the heating tube is configured to allow primary liquid to enter the heating tube to be heated to a desired hot temperature as the primary liquid passes through the heating tube; and selectively dispensing at least one of the cool liquid, heated primary liquid, and unheated primary liquid into the mixing chamber to be mixed with the powder.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the primary liquid is water and the cool liquid is a different liquid.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the different liquid is milk.

15. The method of claim 12, further comprising, allowing a user to select a mix temperature and dispensing a combination of primary liquid and cool liquid to the mixing chamber such that the dispensed primary liquid and cool liquid are at the mix temperature when combined.

16. The method of claim 12 further comprising allowing a user to set the temperature of the cool liquid and the temperature of the heated primary liquid.

17. The method of claim 12 further comprising insulating the cooling section from the heating section with an insulator.

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