Beverage dispenser
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Apr 28, 2015
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Dec 5, 2013
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Aug 13, 2013
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Feb 8, 2012
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Abstract
A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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FBD PARTNERSHIP LP | 8161 INTERCHANGE PKWY SUITE 115 SAN ANTONIO TX 78218 |
International Classification(s)

- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B67D Class
- 497 Applications Filed
- 423 Patents Issued To-Date
- 85.12 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Gates, Matthew | Schertz, US | 13 | 211 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 211 |
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- 2 Citation Count
- B67D Class
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