Method and system for in-cup dispensing, mixing and foaming hot and cold beverages from liquid concentrates
CA 2577849 C · Owner: Nestec S.A. · Inventors: Chrisman, Randall C.; Livings, Simon; Sher, Alexander A.
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Liquid food dispensing device (1) for dispensing hot or cold beverages or other liquid foods without using any mixing or whipping chambers comprising at least one liquid component source (30, 31) and a diluent source (18) a , delivery device and at least one diluent nozzle and one food component nozzle wherein the delivery device and diluent and food component nozzles are configured for ejecting at least one stream (6a 6b) of diluent at a , predetermined spatial configuration inside a container (10) and within a velocity range effective to create turbulence and mix the food component so to produce the food product such as the hot or cold beverage.
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- Filed August 19, 2005 and granted April 30, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 19, 2025.
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