Temperature-controlled beverage dispenser
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United States of America Patent
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Jun 28, 2016
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Mar 9, 2011
filing date -
Mar 9, 2010
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Abstract
A temperature-controlled beverage dispenser is disclosed, which provides a cold plate having disposed therein beverage lines and refrigerant lines. The refrigerant lines may be connected to a cooling system, such as a heat exchanger, which is configured to remove heat from the cold plate. The beverage lines may be connected to a beverage supply for dispensing a desired beverage. Valves and a pressure sensor in the refrigerant line are connected to a microprocessor. At regular intervals, the microprocessor closes the valves, waits a short time, and then takes a pressure reading, which corresponds to a temperature. If the temperature falls below a desired value, then the cooling system is shut off. This permits the microprocessor to closely control the temperature of the beverage being dispensed.
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International Classification(s)
- 2011 Application Filing Year
- F25B Class
- 616 Applications Filed
- 461 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.84 % Issued To-Date
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
- 2 Citation Count
- F25B Class
- 19.17 % this patent is cited more than
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Dec 28, 2027 |
