Steam frothing device with froth flow regulation system
CA 2544668 C · Owner: Nestec S.A. · Inventors: Ozanne, Matthieu
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A frothing device (1) adaptable to a steam outlet for producing milk froth comprising a steam inlet (35) a milk inlet (6), an air inlet (8), a vacuum chamber (3) adapted to receive steam liquid milk and air therein, a restriction (34) with a limited cross-section adapted for conducting the product there through at high velocity an emulsifying chamber (9); the emulsifying chamber having an outlet (16) for draining the product froth out of the chamber and a froth flow regulation system (2) configured for breaking the kinetic energy of the froth stream and for changing its direction sufficiently so that the froth is gently delivered out of the device. The frothing device can be mounted on a …
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- Filed April 24, 2006 and granted January 28, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 24, 2026.
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