US 2,008,173,705 · Filed 2007-10-29
Liquid dispensing system
An improved concentrate/extract cartridge is provided for dispensing a liquid in an accurate and repeatable manner. The cartridge includes an electromagnetically actuated piston connected to a valve. The piston includes an exterior ring supported by a hollow interior web that is configured to permit a flow of fluid into the dispensing tube when the valve body is in contact with the valve seat. A membrane is located below the web and is in sealing contact with the internal ring when the piston is activated. This allows a precise and repeatable amount of the liquid to be dispensed with each stroke. Dispensers for dispensing the liquid from the cartridge for a number of applications are also provided. The dispensers each include an actuating coil into which the dispensing tube is inserted. A controller is connected to the coil for controlling the actuation of the piston/valve assembly for dispensing the fluid in the cartridge as required for the particular application.
Patent details
- Publication number
- US 2,008,173,705
- Filing date
- 2007-10-29
- Grant date
- Application — not yet granted
- Assignee
- Intelligent Coffee Company, Llc
- Inventor(s)
- GIRARD JEFFREY J., PIRSHAFIEY NASSER, VASSAUX MARIO E., KAY HEATHER B., GREENWALD SHLOMO, GREENWALD ZIPORA, VAN DEN HOONAARD PAUL
- CPC class
- B05B7/2408
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