Beverage dispensing systems
US-2022063980-A1 · Mar 3, 2022 · US
Beverage dispensing systems with remote micro-ingredient storage systems
US12545569B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12545569-B2 |
| Application number | US-202017431611-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Publication date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2026 |
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The present application thus provides a beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle and a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle. The remote micro-ingredient storage system may include a recirculation loop in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient therein.
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I claim: 1 . A beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent, comprising: a nozzle; and a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle; the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a recirculation loop in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient therein; the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a static mixer positioned about the recirculation loop; wherein the static mixer comprises a tube with a plurality of internal baffles; the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a micro-ingredient container with the micro-ingredient therein; the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprising a first three way valve in communication with the recirculation loop and the micro-ingredient container; and the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprising a second three way valve in communication with the recirculation loop and the nozzle. 2 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a first actuator in communication with the first three way valve. 3 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a container connector connecting the first three way valve and the micro-ingredient container. 4 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a second actuator in communication with the second three way valve. 5 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a nozzle connector connecting the second three way valve and the nozzle. 6 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 4 , wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a pump in communication with the nozzle, the recirculation loop, and the micro-ingredient container. 7 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 6 , wherein the pump pumps the micro-ingredient from the micro-ingredient container to the nozzle with the first three way valve and the second three way valve in a first position. 8 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 6 , wherein the pump pumps the micro-ingredient through the recirculation loop with the first three way valve and the second three way valve in a second position. 9 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the static mixer comprises a pair of static mixers. 10 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the distance comprises a horizontal distance of more than about 100 feet (30.48 meters). 11 . A method of remotely dispensing a micro-ingredient to a nozzle, comprising: storing the micro-ingredient at a distance from the nozzle; pumping the micro-ingredient to a recirculation loop with a first three way valve open and a second three way valve closed; agitating the micro-ingredient in the recirculation loop via a static mixer tube with a plurality of internal baffles with the first three way valve closed and the second three way valve closed; and pumping the micro-ingredient from the recirculation loop to the nozzle with the first three way valve closed and the second three way valve open. 12 . The beverage dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the micro-ingredient comprises a reconstitution ratio of about ten to one or higher.
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related to concentrate handling · CPC title
Component storage means · CPC title
- B67D1/06Primary
Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters (shop or bar counters per se A47F9/00) · CPC title
for mixing inside the dispensing nozzle · CPC title
Agitators · CPC title
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- What does patent US12545569B2 cover?
- The present application thus provides a beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle and a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle. The remote micro-ingredient storage system may include a recirculation loop in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient th…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Coca Cola Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B67D1/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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