Abstract:
A pressurized system for dispensing carbonated beverages into an open container uses a bottom filling technique in which the outlet port of the nozzle (16) is proximate to a bottom (42) of the open container (44) when dispensing is initiated. The carbonated beverage (12) is maintained in a pressurized state within the nozzle (16) and the remainder of the system, until immediately prior to opening a valve (14) to dispense the carbonated beverage into the open container. Prior to opening valve, the pressure of the carbonated beverage nozzle is reduced to an appropriate dispensing pressure, preferably slightly above atmosphere pressure. The system also precisely controls the temperature of the carbonated beverage, preferably using an in-line zero&Dgr;T chiller (32). In addition, specialized valve configurations and operation techniques, as well as container positioning techniques, are implemented in order to achieve a desired presentation of the carbonated beverage in the open container.
Abstract:
A pressurized system for dispensing carbonated beverages into an open container uses a bottom filling technique in which the outlet port of the nozzle is proximate to a bottom of the open container when dispensing is initiated. The carbonated beverage is maintained in a pressurized state within the nozzle and the remainder of the system, until immediately prior to opening a valve to dispense the carbonated beverage into the open container. Prior to opening valve, the pressure of the carbonated beverage nozzle is reduced to an appropriate dispensing pressure, preferably slightly above atmosphere pressure. The system also precisely controls the temperature of the carbonated beverage, preferably using an in-line zero DOLLAR (g)DT chiller. In addition, specialized valve configurations and operation techniques, as well as container positioning techniques, are implemented in order to achieve a desired presentation of the carbonated beverage in the open container.
Abstract:
A bottled water/tap water cooler and compact oxygen generator system (100) combined within a single housing structure (10). The oxygen generator (100) includes an air compressor (300) for generating compressed air having into dual molecular sieve beds (120, 130) one at a time. As a first molecular sieve bed (120) absorbs nitrogen, up to approximately 95 % pure oxygen is allowed to pass therethrough to a flow meter (50) and into a diffuser (30) which passes the oxygen into a purified drinking water reservoir (20) supplied by the bottled water or filtered tap water. After the first molecular sieve bed (120) is full, the second molecular sieve bed (130) activates and starts absorbing nitrogen while allowing oxygen to pass therethrough, simultaneously, nitrogen is vented from the first molecular sieve into the atmosphere. The first and second molecular sieve beds alternate with one another allowing the system to run continuously by using timer controlled dual 3-way valves (113, 115).
Abstract:
A method of controlling a drinking water supply device is disclosed. The method includes allowing a user to input a water discharge signal through an input unit, opening a first valve such that drinking water flows through a first channel and measuring the amount of drinking water flowing through the first channel using a flow rate sensor, when the amount of drinking water measured by the flow rate sensor reaches a first predetermined amount, opening a second valve for a predetermined time to discharge minerals, when a water discharge end signal is not input by the user, remeasuring the flow rate of drinking water using the flow rate sensor and determining whether the remeasured flow rate of drinking water has reached a second predetermined amount, and, upon determining that the remeasured flow rate of drinking water has reached the second predetermined amount, opening the second valve again for the predetermined time to further discharge minerals.
Abstract:
Изобретение относится преимущественно к ликероводочной промышленности. Особенностью устройства является использование картриджа с фильтром и корпусом 3, закрепляемым на горловине бутылки, и ручного насоса 10, подающего воздух внутрь бутылки.
Abstract:
A gas reclamation system for use in a beverage dispensing system. The system includes a valve for releasable connection to a used beverage container containing a pressurised gas, the valve allowing release of gas from the container. A filter for removal of particulate matter from the gas and a steriliser for removal of bacteria from the gas, are also provided, together with a compressor to re-pressurise the filtered and sterilised gas for supply to the beverage dispensing system. The system may be used for carbon dioxide recovery from beverage containers, reducing the consumption of carbon dioxide from beverage dispensing systems.
Abstract:
A vented keg closure (1) for use with a keg (30) that contains a fermenting beverage is described. The closure (1) comprising a filter member (41) disposed within an airway of the closure (1) that communicates between an internal headspace (36) of the keg (30) and an environment external to the keg (30). The closure (1) has a first configuration wherein the filter member (41) is located at a first position at which it filters gas flowing through the airway. The closure (1) also has a second configuration wherein the filter member (41) is located at a second position at which gas flow through the airway can be increased by at least partially bypassing the filter (41). The extent of movement between the first and second configurations is controlled by the gas pressure difference across the airway.
Abstract:
Fluid packaging container of substantially rigid, or semi rigid construction. The container being configured to be operatively connectable to a beverage dispensing station. The fluid packaging container defines an interior space and contains a first volume of a liquid ingredient and a second volume of gas. In use the first and second volumes are each variable between a volume of substantially zero and a volume corresponding substantially to the interior space and being complementary to one another. Thereby the first and second volume together fill the interior space. The fluid packaging container in particular includes a fluid outlet arranged to communicate with the beverage dispensing station and pressure equalising means for maintaining a predefined pressure in the second volume, irrespective of liquid withdrawn from the interior space.