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System and method for dispensing a liquid beverage concentrate

  • US 7,223,426 B2
  • Filed: 07/23/2003
  • Issued: 05/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A beverage product dispensation system comprising:

  • a packaging assembly comprising at least two different components stored in separate compartments, wherein the components are capable of forming a beverage after being combined;

    at least a pump assembly arranged for pumping the components from the packaging assembly to an addition chamber operatively associated with the compartments of the packaging assembly, with the addition chamber being arranged to receive and combine the at least two components therein to form a mixture which is delivered therefrom as a beverage product or beverage forming product; and

    means for providing a diluent to the mixture of the least two components to provide the beverage product;

    wherein the components are a beverage forming base concentrate and a beverage aroma that have a storage stability that is less when mixed together prior to dispensation than when stored separately and the components form a beverage after being combined with and diluted by the diluent.

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