Membrane activated carbonated beverage dispenser

Details Membrane activated carbonated beverage dispenser Membrane activated carbonated beverage dispenser

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With discharge assistant

Fluid pressure

C222S464400, C222S513000, C222S553000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07040514

ABSTRACT:
A dispenser for dispensing fluid from a container has a shell having an inlet, an outlet, a dispensing chamber, and a mechanism for attaching the dispenser to a top portion of a container, such as a carbonated beverage bottle. An obstructor is movable between a closed position and an open position to allow fluid flow between the inlet and the dispensing outlet. A membrane pin is coupled to a resilient membrane and to the obstructor such that depression of the membrane will result in displacement of the obstructor, moving the obstructor between the closed and open positions. A siphon draws fluid from the container into the dispensing chamber.

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7 photographs of dispenser for bag-in-box apple juice produced by Sun-Rype Products Ltd., Kelowna, BC V1Y 2W4, Canada, date published unknown.

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