Comestible fluid dispensing apparatus and method

A method of dispensing comestible fluid from a comestible fluid dispensing apparatus, comprising:

• moving comestible fluid through a fluid line past a sensor of the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus, the sensor positioned to detect at least one of air and gas in the fluid line;
• detecting at least one of air and gas in the fluid line with the sensor;
• actuating a valve of the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus to an open position responsive to detection of at least one of air and gas in the fluid line by the sensor;
• purging at least one of air and gas from the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus via the valve;
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• dispensing comestible fluid from the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus.

A comestible fluid dispensing apparatus for dispensing and purging a comestible fluid, the apparatus comprising:

• a fluid line through which comestible fluid passes in the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus;
• a temperature sensor positioned to sense comestible fluid temperature in the fluid line;
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• at least one valve in fluid communication with the fluid line, the at least one valve actuatable to open and to close responsive to at least one temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

A comestible fluid dispensing apparatus for dispensing comestible fluid, the apparatus comprising:

• a fluid line through which comestible fluid passes in the comestible fluid dispensing apparatus;
• a sensor positioned to detect at least one of air and gas in the fluid line;
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• at least one valve in fluid communication with the fluid line and actuatable responsive to detection of at least one of air and gas in the fluid line by the sensor.

An apparatus for dispensing and purging comestible fluid, the apparatus comprising:

• a fluid line through which comestible fluid moves in the apparatus;
• a dispensing nozzle having an outlet through which comestible fluid is dispensed from the apparatus;
• a sensor positioned to sense a property of the comestible fluid in the fluid line;
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• a valve in fluid communication with the fluid line and actuatable to open and to close responsive to detection of at least one value of the property by the sensor.