Multi-stage dispenser assembly

Abstract

A dispenser assembly is provided with a lever, a cam, and a seal. The lever is configured to be pulled by a user a first distance to a first position. The lever is further configured to be pulled by the user a second distance to a second position. The cam is configured to provide a first resistance to pulling the lever when the lever is pulled over the first distance to the first position. The cam is further configured to provide a second resistance to pulling the lever when the lever is pulled over the second distance to the second position. The seal is configured to be moved in response to movement of the lever and the cam. The seal partly opens a spout of the drink maker when the lever is in the first position and fully opens the spout when the lever is in the second position.

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