Foods and beverages: apparatus – Beverage
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-03
2008-06-03
Alexander, Reginald L (Department: 3742)
Foods and beverages: apparatus
Beverage
C099S323300, C099S290000, C222S129100, C222S145500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07380494
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a dispensing machine and method for making a beverage. The dispensing machine of this invention has a delivery means which can deliver beverage precursor and beverage enhancing component with a single pump. The method results in a beverage, such as a tea-based beverage, that has superior quality, and the dispensing machine is quieter and more energy efficient than standard beverage dispensing machines.
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Mordini Mauro Dominick
Tobin John William
Alexander Reginald L
Squillante, Jr. Edward A.
Unilever Bestfoods North America division of Conopco, Inc.
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