Beverage distribution system with enhanced purge and residue discharge, and process of operation of said system

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PATENT NO 11767211
APP PUB NO 20210316980A1
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17264573

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The present invention discloses a beverage distribution system, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising a drinking recipient (1, 1′), for example of the glass, cup or similar type, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated to a beverage pressurization device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, to a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of said drinking recipient (1, 1′) along a direction opposite the gravity force, whereby said beverage apparatus (3) further comprises purge means (26) adapted so that provide the circulation of a purge flow through at least part of said beverage discharge disposition (2), optionally also through a drinking recipient (1, 1′) operatively engaged thereon.

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NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S AAVENIDA INFANTE DOM HENRIQUE NO 151 A LISBOA 1950-041

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Medina, Mundt Jesús Lisbon, PT 19 20
Nabeiro, Rui Miguel Campo Maior, PT 74 92

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