Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser

Details Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Derakshani, Philippe (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket

Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks

C222S145500, C222S146200, C340S620000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06988641

ABSTRACT:
A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf tea brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.

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