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Refrigerator having a gas line which pressurizes a drink supply container for producing beverages

  • US 20050167446A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2005
  • Published: 08/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A refrigerator comprising:

  • a housing including a refrigeration compartment;

    at least one door supported by the housing, the door providing access to the refrigeration compartment;

    a drink supply container holder supported by the housing, the drink supply container holder configured to removably hold at least one removable pressurizable drink supply container, the pressurizable drink supply container having a drink supply outlet valve and a gas inlet valve, wherein the pressurizable drink supply container can contain a variable volume of drink syrup;

    at least one water line supported by the housing, the water line providing a supply of water during operation of the refrigerator;

    at least one water dispenser fluidly connected to the water line;

    at least one water valve fluidly connected to the water line;

    at least one gas line supported by the housing, the gas line providing a supply of gas during operation of the refrigerator, the gas line fluidly connectable to the gas inlet valve of the drink supply container to pressurize the drink supply container; and

    a support member supported by the housing, the support member configured to support a beverage collector.

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