Beverage dispensing systems with remote micro-ingredient storage systems
AssigneeThe Coca-Cola Company
InventorsDick P. WELCH, Brian R. JOHNSON
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Abstract
The present application thus provides a beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent. The beverage dispensing system may include a nozzle and a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle. The remote micro-ingredient storage system may include a stirring reservoir in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient therein.
Claims16
A beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent, comprising:
- a nozzle;
- and
- a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle;
- wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a stirring reservoir in communication with the nozzle to agitate the micro-ingredient therein.
A method of remotely dispensing a micro-ingredient to a nozzle, comprising:
- storing the micro-ingredient at a distance from the nozzle;
- operating a pump in a first direction to pump the micro-ingredient to a stirring reservoir;
- agitating the micro-ingredient in the stirring reservoir;
- and
- operating the pump in a second direction to pump the micro-ingredient to the nozzle.
A beverage dispensing system for combining a micro-ingredient and a diluent, comprising:
- a nozzle;
- and
- a remote micro-ingredient storage system positioned at a distance from the nozzle;
- wherein the remote micro-ingredient storage system comprises a vented container in communication with the nozzle to degas the micro-ingredient therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.