Method and apparatus for adding flavor materials to beverages
CA 2109628 A1 · Owner: Spica, Salvatore J. · Inventors: Keller, Steven R.; Spica, Salvatore J.; Kuhn, John P.
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A method of adding flavor essences aromas, and concentrates to, beverages is disclosed. These essences aromas, and concentrates, or any other flavors or flavor mixtures are added to the beverage after it has been filled to volume in a container (12) and just prior to the final sealing of the container with a closure or lid. A rotary liquid dispensing machine (10) deposits small quantities of flavor materials and a vacuum scaverging system (80 86, 88) reclaims residual flavors from dispensing nozzles (26) prior to a next filling cycle.
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- Filed May 22, 1992. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 22, 2012.
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