Apparatus and method for cooling a dispensed beverage

Details Apparatus and method for cooling a dispensed beverage Apparatus and method for cooling a dispensed beverage

2006-01-18

2009-12-08

Tapolcai, William E (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Processes

Fluid external of refrigeration producing cycle

C062S389000, C165S063000, C222S146600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628023

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for cooling a dispensed beverage. Direct cooling of the beverage is achieved by circulation of a refrigerant in contact with a reservoir that holds the beverage just prior to being dispensed. The reservoir is disposed within a dispense font. The open space within the font acts as an evaporator of a closed refrigeration loop thereby achieving cooling without having to use a separate heat transfer loop. A refrigeration subsystem is mounted directly adjacent the dispense font to provide a controlled flow of refrigerant to the open space within the font. Evaporated refrigerant is recycled in the refrigeration subsystem.

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