System for improving carbonation in post-mix dispenser carbonators
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1. Apparatus for improving carbonation in a post-mix beverage;
- dispenser carbonator comprising;
(a) a carbonator tank enclosing a headspace;
(b) a pressure relief line from said tank;
(c) a pressure relief valve in said pressure relief line;
(d) an automatic vent line connected to said pressure relief line upstream of said pressure relief valve;
(e) a solenoid-controlled valve in said automatic vent line for venting said headspace to atmosphere; and
(f) timer means for opening said solenoid-controlled valve at predetermined times and for a predetermined length of time.
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Abstract
A system for improving carbonation in post-mix beverage dispenser carbonators, including the method of automatically venting the headspace in a carbonator tank to atmosphere at predetermined times and for a predetermined length of time. This system eliminates most of the air from the headspace and provides a significant improvement in carbonating efficiency, in-line carbonation and in cup carbonation.
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1. Apparatus for improving carbonation in a post-mix beverage;
- dispenser carbonator comprising;
(a) a carbonator tank enclosing a headspace; (b) a pressure relief line from said tank; (c) a pressure relief valve in said pressure relief line; (d) an automatic vent line connected to said pressure relief line upstream of said pressure relief valve; (e) a solenoid-controlled valve in said automatic vent line for venting said headspace to atmosphere; and (f) timer means for opening said solenoid-controlled valve at predetermined times and for a predetermined length of time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- dispenser carbonator comprising;
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