公开(公告)号：WO2014063103A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：PCT/US2013/065763

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS, INC. ,  STARBUCKS CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

Inventor： NJAASTAD, David, K. ,  TERRY, Diane, D. ,  CAMERA, Paul, N.

IPC: B67D1/04

CPC classification number: B01F3/04794 ,  A23L2/54 ,  B01F3/04815 ,  B01F11/0031

Abstract: A device for carbonating beverages includes a gas supply compartment in pneumatic communication with a gas supply conduit and a container coupled to the gas supply compartment. The container has an opening. A gasket is coupled to the opening of the container and the gas supply compartment. The gasket has an opening through which gas flows from the gas supply compartment to the container.

Abstract translation: 用于碳酸饮料的装置包括与气体供应管道和联接到气体供应室的容器气动连通的气体供应室。 容器有一个开口。 垫圈联接到容器的开口和气体供应室。 垫圈具有开口，气体从气体从气体供应室流到容器。

公开(公告)号：WO2014022677A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：PCT/US2013/053243

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC. ,  MURTHY, Vittal ,  MALAGI, Jayateertha ,  SERVESH, A.R. ,  KAMPERT, Matthew ,  ZEMKO, Chris

Inventor： MURTHY, Vittal ,  MALAGI, Jayateertha ,  SERVESH, A.R. ,  KAMPERT, Matthew ,  ZEMKO, Chris

IPC: A23L3/36 ,  B08B3/04 ,  A61L2/00 ,  G05B17/00

CPC classification number: F25C5/005 ,  A61L2/00 ,  B08B9/093 ,  B08B9/0936 ,  B67D1/07 ,  F25C5/20 ,  F25C5/22 ,  F25C2400/12 ,  G05B17/00

Abstract: An ice dispensing system includes an ice hopper structure including a plurality of walls having inner surfaces that define an inner volume storing ice therein. The ice hopper may include a drain. A cleaning structure is coupled to the ice hopper structure. The cleaning structure includes a pump linked to a spray mechanism positioned within the inner volume of the ice hopper structure. The spray mechanism disperses a liquid on an inner surface of the ice hopper structure during a cleaning cycle of the ice dispensing mechanism.

Abstract translation: 冰分配系统包括一个冰斗结构，其包括多个壁，所述多个壁具有限定在其中存储冰的内部容积的内表面。 冰斗可以包括排水管。 清洁结构联接到冰斗结构。 清洁结构包括连接到位于冰料斗结构的内部容积内的喷雾机构的泵。 喷雾机构在冰分配机构的清洁循环期间将液体分散在冰料斗结构的内表面上。

公开(公告)号：WO2009051709A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：PCT/US2008/011745

申请日：2008-10-15

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC. ,  HOOVER, George, H.

Inventor： HOOVER, George, H.

IPC: B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/0034 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0029 ,  B67D1/0043 ,  B67D1/0044

Abstract: A fountain beverage dispenser for constituting a beverage by mixture of a beverage syrup and a diluent for the syrup is characterized by use of a highly concentrated beverage syrup supply and at least one diluent and syrup blending station for diluting the highly concentrated syrup with diluent before the diluted syrup is mixed with diluent in the final mixture of syrup and diluent delivered to a dispensing nozzle.

Abstract translation: 用于通过饮料糖浆和用于糖浆的稀释剂的混合物构成饮料的喷泉饮料分配器的特征在于使用高度浓缩的饮料糖浆供应源和至少一个稀释剂和糖浆混合站，用于在高浓度的糖浆与稀释剂之前稀释稀释剂 稀释的糖浆与稀释剂混合在最终的糖浆和稀释剂混合物中，并输送到分配喷嘴。

公开(公告)号：WO2006036353A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：PCT/US2005/029200

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC. ,  SEVCIK, E., Scott

Inventor： SEVCIK, E., Scott

IPC: B67D5/52

CPC classification number: B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0083 ,  B67D1/0858

Abstract: A system for introducing liquid additive into an alcoholic beverage is characterized by an alcoholic beverage dispensing faucet and at least one liquid additive delivery line routed between a supply of liquid additive and the faucet. Liquid additive may optionally, incident to dispensing alcoholic beverage and under control of a user of the faucet, be delivered through the at least one delivery line for introduction into the dispensed alcoholic beverage.

Abstract translation: 用于将液体添加剂引入酒精饮料的系统的特征在于酒精饮料分配龙头和在液体添加剂供应源和水龙头之间布置的至少一种液体添加剂输送管线。 液体添加剂可以任选地入料到分配酒精饮料并且在水龙头的使用者的控制下，通过至少一个输送管线输送以引入分配的酒精饮料。

公开(公告)号：WO1993024406A1

公开(公告)日：1993-12-09

申请号：PCT/US1993004957

申请日：1993-05-21

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC. ,  VOGEL, James, D. ,  HENRY, Paul, J. ,  MERTES, William, G.

Inventor： IMI CORNELIUS INC.

IPC: B67D05/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/0048 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/005 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/12

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispensing valve is shown that provides for assembly thereof substantially manually. This easy assembly is provided for by a plurality of snap fitting component structures (30, 35, 38). A nozzle (69) is also shown that provides for higher flow rates. Lever operated and electronically operated embodiments of the valve are shown. The valve is also particularly designed to provide for an electronic switch/control module (44) separate from the valve housing cover. The valve further includes improved banjo valves and accompanying seat structures (Fig. 14) to provide for increased fluid flow and for fluid flow that is less turbulent.

公开(公告)号：WO2016028681A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2015/045502

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS, INC.

Inventor： HOOVER, George, W.

IPC: A61L2/10 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/07 ,  B67D2210/00015

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-cleaning nozzle. The nozzle is coated with a photocatalytic material and a UV light source is used to activate a chemical reaction that kills microbacteria. The nozzle may be made of a translucent material that allows UV light to enter the nozzle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及自清洁喷嘴。 喷嘴涂有光催化材料，UV光源用于激活杀死微生物的化学反应。 喷嘴可以由允许UV光进入喷嘴的半透明材料制成。

公开(公告)号：WO2014110434A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2014/011131

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS, INC.

Inventor： XIAOFENG, Yang ,  WIEMER, Klaus ,  PUSHPALA, Sreekanth ,  NISHANT, Kulkarni

IPC: B67D1/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0862 ,  B67D1/0004

Abstract: One embodiment of the storage and beverage dispense apparatus of the present invention includes a housing containing pumps (for example, for pressurizing water and syrup), a cooling and refrigeration system, and a syrup storage (commonly referred to as a Bag-in-Box or BIB system) in a single housing unit. The housing can be integral, or it may consist of modular components. Further the storage and beverage dispense apparatus of the present invention includes packaging these components in a housing, the need for a back room package is eliminated, thereby saving space and reducing the cost of plumbing. Moreover, the proximity of the pumps to the valves eliminates the pressure drop that can occur in long fluid lines.

Abstract translation: 本发明的储存和饮料分配装置的一个实施例包括容纳泵（例如用于加压水和糖浆）的壳体，冷却和制冷系统以及糖浆储存器（通常称为袋装箱 或BIB系统）。 外壳可以是一体的，也可以由模块化组件组成。 此外，本发明的储存和饮料分配装置包括将这些部件包装在外壳中，消除了对后室包装的需要，从而节省了空间并降低了管道成本。 此外，泵与阀的接近消除了在长流体管线中可能发生的压降。

公开(公告)号：WO2013126240A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：PCT/US2013/025692

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS, INC. ,  SEVCIK, Scott, E. ,  TOBLER, Andrew, J.

Inventor： SEVCIK, Scott, E. ,  TOBLER, Andrew, J.

IPC: B67D1/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/0864 ,  F25D3/02 ,  F25D31/002

Abstract: A beverage dispenser that uses a slurry ice heat transfer approach to achieve a lower cost solution for controlling the temperature of a beverage to be dispensed, A cost effective heat transfer approach can be achieved by replacing the cold plate or refrigeration system of prior art beverage dispensers with a slurry ice bath. The invention provides a hopper into which a slurry ice bath is created. The hopper has an access door for receiving ice and an interior valve for dispensing either carbonated water or still water to form a slurry ice bath. Coils containing a beverage to be dispensed are submersed in the slurry ice bath. The slurry ice causes heat to transfer from the coils, thereby maintaining the coils at a certain temperature.

Abstract translation: 一种饮料分配器，其使用浆料冰传热方法来实现用于控制要分配的饮料的温度的更低成本的解决方案。通过更换现有技术的饮料分配器的冷板或制冷系统可以实现成本有效的传热方法 用泥浆冰浴。 本发明提供了一种料斗，其中产生了浆液冰浴。 漏斗具有用于接收冰的通道门和用于分配碳酸水或静止水以形成浆液冰浴的内部阀。 含有待分配饮料的线圈浸入浆液冰浴中。 浆料冰导致热量从线圈转移，从而将线圈保持在一定温度。

公开(公告)号：WO2013036704A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：PCT/US2012/054050

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS, INC. ,  SEVCIK, E., Scott ,  TOBLER, Andrew, J.

Inventor： SEVCIK, E., Scott ,  TOBLER, Andrew, J.

IPC: B65D47/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/36 ,  B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/0036 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0082 ,  B67D1/0086 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D7/50 ,  B67D7/52 ,  F16K31/088

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal.

Abstract translation: 一种使用成本有效的部分控制阀分配饮料或饮料添加剂的预定部分的系统和方法，其用机械部件代替电气部件。 当杠杆被启动时，本发明分配饮料的受控部分。 磁耦合联动系统可以控制分配的流体的精确量。 阀块包含饮料输入，饮料出口和阀密封。

公开(公告)号：WO2011053347A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：PCT/US2010/002831

申请日：2010-10-25

Applicant: IMI CORNELIUS INC. ,  GIARDINO, Nicholas, M. ,  KUMAR, Santhosh

Inventor： GIARDINO, Nicholas, M. ,  KUMAR, Santhosh

IPC: F25D15/00

CPC classification number: F25B49/022 ,  F25B2500/08 ,  F25B2600/025 ,  F25B2600/0251 ,  F25B2600/0252 ,  F25D29/00 ,  F25D31/002 ,  F25D2700/00 ,  F25D2700/16

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus is characterized by a beverage dispenser and a refrigeration system for chilling beverage to be dispensed by the beverage dispenser. The refrigeration system has a compressor coupled to an evaporator for chilling the beverage, and a controller determines the amount of chilling that must be provided by the refrigeration system to chill the beverage and adjusts cut-in and cut-out beverage temperature set-points for the compressor accordingly. Advantageously, the cut-in and cut-out set-points are adjusted to beverage temperature values such that the chilling capacity of the refrigeration system is made to closely match to the amount of chilling required by the beverage, and also such that on/ off cycles of the refrigeration system are decreased.

Abstract translation: 饮料分配装置的特征在于饮料分配器和用于冷却由饮料分配器分配的饮料的制冷系统。 制冷系统具有联接到用于冷却饮料的蒸发器的压缩机，并且控制器确定冷冻系统必须提供的冷却量以冷却饮料并调节切入和切出的饮料温度设定点 相应压缩机。 有利地，将切入点和切口设定点调节到饮料温度值，使得制冷系统的冷却能力与饮料所需的冷却量紧密匹配，并且还使得开/关 制冷系统的循环减少。