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Dispenser for beverages having a rotary micro-ingredient combination chamber
US9415992B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9415992-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213477119-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Publication date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
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The present application provides a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser may include a number of micro-ingredients, a water stream, and a rotary chamber. The rotary chamber may include a first element in communication with the micro-ingredients and the water stream and a second element maneuverable to a dispense position and a sealed position.
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We claim: 1. A beverage dispenser, comprising: a plurality of micro-ingredients; a first water stream; a rotary chamber; wherein the rotary chamber comprises a first element in communication with the plurality of micro-ingredients and the first water stream; and a second element selectively maneuverable to a dispense position for one of the plurality of micro-ingredients and to a sealed position; a second water stream; and a nozzle in communication with the second wate…
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- What does patent US9415992B2 cover?
- The present application provides a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser may include a number of micro-ingredients, a water stream, and a rotary chamber. The rotary chamber may include a first element in communication with the micro-ingredients and the water stream and a second element maneuverable to a dispense position and a sealed position.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ryan Christopher Thomas, Van Opstal Edwin Petrus Elisabeth, Ng Kenneth Heng-Chong, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B67D1/0025. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 16 2016 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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