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In-home drink dispenser

  • US 4,520,950 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1982
  • Issued: 06/04/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A manifold for use with a beverage dispenser comprising:

  • (a) a manifold body comprising;

    (1) a first passage, formed in said body, having an inlet, for connection to a source of pressurizing gas and an outlet adapted to be coupled to a diluent supply, to provide pressurization thereof;

    (2) a second passage, formed in said body, having an inlet adapted to be coupled to the diluent supply and an outlet adapted to be coupled to a dispensing valve;

    (b) fittings extending from the outlet of said first passage and inlet of said second passage in parallel spaced relationship adapted to mate with mating fittings of diluent supply;

    (c) first and second check valves in said fittings, whereby pressurization within said manifold will be maintained when the diluent supply is disconnected from said manifold;

    (d) a first pressure reducing valve disposed in said body;

    (e) a third passage in communication with said first passage for supplying said source to the inlet of said pressure reducing valve; and

    (f) a fourth passage for coupling the outlet of said first pressure reducing valve to pressurize a concentrate source.

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