公开(公告)号：US07815079B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US12433818

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Michael Saveliev ,  Steven T. Jersey ,  Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Michael Saveliev ,  Steven T. Jersey ,  Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/0011 ,  B67D1/0075 ,  B67D1/0086 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/0861 ,  B67D1/1209 ,  B67D1/1213 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1455 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  B67D2001/009 ,  B67D2001/1265 ,  B67D2210/00015 ,  B67D2210/00104 ,  B67D2210/00157

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a comestible fluid dispensing apparatus including a nozzle defining an interior space and having a fluid inlet through which fluid is received within the interior space and a fluid outlet through which fluid exits the interior space and a substantially conical valve movable relative to the nozzle between different positions with respect to the nozzle and shaped to reduce turbulence and/or provide improved dispensing control.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种可食用流体分配装置，其包括限定内部空间并具有流体入口的喷嘴，流体通过该入口容纳在内部空间内，流体出口通过流体离开内部空间，并且基本上为锥形的阀可移动 相对于喷嘴在相对于喷嘴的不同位置之间相对于喷嘴成形以减少湍流和/或提供改进的分配控制。

公开(公告)号：US20090242590A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12433818

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Michael Saveliev ,  Steven T. Jersey ,  Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Michael Saveliev ,  Steven T. Jersey ,  Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/0011 ,  B67D1/0075 ,  B67D1/0086 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/0861 ,  B67D1/1209 ,  B67D1/1213 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1455 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  B67D2001/009 ,  B67D2001/1265 ,  B67D2210/00015 ,  B67D2210/00104 ,  B67D2210/00157

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a comestible fluid dispensing apparatus including a nozzle defining an interior space and having a fluid inlet through which fluid is received within the interior space and a fluid outlet through which fluid exits the interior space and a substantially conical valve movable relative to the nozzle between different positions with respect to the nozzle and shaped to reduce turbulence and/or provide improved dispensing control.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种可食用流体分配装置，其包括限定内部空间并具有流体入口的喷嘴，流体通过该入口容纳在内部空间内，流体出口通过流体离开内部空间，并且基本上为锥形的阀可移动 相对于喷嘴在相对于喷嘴的不同位置之间相对于喷嘴成形以减少湍流和/或提供改进的分配控制。

公开(公告)号：US06354341B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09437673

申请日：1999-11-10

Applicant: Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B65B104

CPC classification number: B67D1/1455 ,  B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/0011 ,  B67D1/0086 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/0861 ,  B67D1/0867 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  B67D2001/009 ,  B67D2210/00015

Abstract: A nozzle assembly is disclosed which is capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzle of the nozzle assembly, the nozzle can be provided with a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by increasing a volume within the nozzle assembly, such as by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够控制离开喷嘴组件的可食流体的压力的喷嘴组件。 为了将具有齿条压力的食用流体提供给喷嘴组件的喷嘴，喷嘴可以设置有可移动通过多个关闭位置的阀，以改变喷嘴内的压力。 在流体分配之前，优选地通过增加喷嘴组件内的体积来减少喷嘴处的压力，例如通过在其闭合位置的范围内致动阀。

公开(公告)号：US06382467B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09803827

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano ,  James R. Schuster ,  Louis J. Paolini, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano ,  James R. Schuster ,  Louis J. Paolini, Jr.

IPC: B67D108

CPC classification number: B67D1/0861 ,  B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/0867 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  B67D2001/009

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To improve temperature control and cooling efficiency, the present invention preferably employs heat exchangers adjacent to the nozzle assemblies. The present invention can take the form of a multi-fluid dispensing gun having such a nozzle and heat exchanger relationship and having the pressure controlling valve as described above. To further improve control of comestible fluid temperature, the present invention preferably has an evaporator pressure regulator to control refrigerant pressure upstream of the refrigeration system compressor and a hot gas bypass valve to control refrigerant temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明的优选实施例具有能够控制离开喷嘴组件的可食流体的压力的喷嘴组件，其中制冷剂压力和温度可控制以使得能够控制可食用流体温度的冷冻系统，连接到可食用流体中的可食用流体的热交换器 喷嘴，用于对系统外部和内部进行灭菌的紫外线灭菌系统，以及能够冷却并选择性地分配供应给其的几种可食用流体中的一种的手持食品流体分配器。 为了提高温度控制和冷却效率，本发明优选采用与喷嘴组件相邻的热交换器。 本发明可以采用具有这种喷嘴和热交换器关系的多流体分配枪的形式，并具有如上所述的压力控制阀。 为了进一步提高食用液温度的控制，本发明优选具有用于控制制冷系统压缩机上游的制冷剂压力的蒸发器压力调节器和用于控制制冷剂温度的热气旁通阀。

公开(公告)号：US06216918B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09438113

申请日：1999-11-10

Applicant: Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano ,  James R. Schuster ,  Louis J. Paolini, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Saveliev ,  Thomas Gagliano ,  James R. Schuster ,  Louis J. Paolini, Jr.

IPC: B67D108

CPC classification number: B67D1/0861 ,  B67D1/0006 ,  B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/0867 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  B67D2001/009

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzles in one highly preferred embodiment, each nozzle preferably has a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions. To improve temperature control and cooling efficiency, the present invention preferably employs heat exchangers adjacent to the nozzle assemblies. Due to their locations close to the nozzle assemblies, the heat exchangers generate convective recirculation through the nozzle assemblies to cool comestible fluid to the discharge openings thereof. The present invention can take the form of a multi-fluid dispensing gun having such a nozzle and heat exchanger relationship and having the pressure controlling valve as described above. To further improve control of comestible fluid temperature, the present invention preferably has an evaporator pressure regulator to control refrigerant pressure upstream of the refrigeration system compressor and a hot gas bypass valve to control refrigerant temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20070204646A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11365767

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B67D5/62 ,  F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D15/0233 ,  F28F3/12 ,  F28F13/12 ,  F28F21/06

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cooling a comestible fluid. The method can include cooling a plate with ice. A heat pipe with a condenser portion can be in heat transfer relationship with the plate, and an evaporator portion can be in heat transfer relationship with the comestible fluid. Heat can be transferred from a comestible fluid to the plate through the heat pipe.

Abstract translation: 用于冷却可食用流体的装置和方法。 该方法可以包括用冰冷却板。 具有冷凝器部分的热管可以与板热传递关系，并且蒸发器部分可与可食用流体传热关系。 热量可以通过热管从食物流转移到板上。

公开(公告)号：US20070193653A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11611713

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: Thomas Gagliano ,  Iver Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt

Inventor： Thomas Gagliano ,  Iver Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt

IPC: B67C3/26

CPC classification number: G05D7/0635 ,  B67D1/0007 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/0406 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/0882 ,  B67D1/1211 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1411

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for carbonated beverages, such as draft beer and soda, includes a volumetric beverage flow rate controller in the form of a tubular restrictor or choker combined with a subsurface flow beverage dispensing nozzle assembly. The nozzle has a positive bottom shut-off moveable between open and closed positions for initiating and stopping flow into the container. At defined rates of serving speed, greater control over pour characteristics, particularly over foam formed on the top of the beverage, is achieved.

Abstract translation: 用于碳酸饮料的饮料分配器，例如生啤酒和苏打水，包括与地下流饮料分配喷嘴组件结合的管状节流器或扼流器形式的体积饮料流量控制器。 喷嘴具有可在打开和关闭位置之间移动的底部底部关闭，用于启动和停止流入容器。 在确定的服务速度下，可以更好地控制倾倒特性，特别是在饮料顶部形成的泡沫上。

公开(公告)号：US08833405B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US11611835

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: Iver J. Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt ,  Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Iver J. Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt ,  Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B65B1/08 ,  F17C13/04

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/0857 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/124 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D1/1411 ,  F17C13/04 ,  G05D7/0652 ,  Y10T137/87917

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for dispensing a carbonated beverage from a beverage source into a receptacle includes a housing defining an interior volume and having a first surface proximal to the beverage source and a second surface distal to the beverage source. The beverage dispenser further includes a conduit in fluid communication with the beverage source entering the first surface of the housing and terminating proximate the second surface of the housing. The dispenser also includes a multi-nodal flow rate controller disposed within the interior volume of said housing in contact with said conduit and a subsurface dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the terminal end of the conduit. The flow through the conduit to the subsurface dispensing nozzle is compensated to maintain substantially hydraulic beverage flow within the conduit by adjusting the contact between the multi-nodal flow rate controller and the conduit.

Abstract translation: 用于将碳酸饮料从饮料源分配到容器中的饮料分配器包括限定内部容积并具有靠近饮料源的第一表面和远离饮料源的第二表面的壳体。 饮料分配器还包括导管，其与进入壳体的第一表面的饮料源流体连通并且在壳体的第二表面附近终止。 分配器还包括设置在与所述导管接触的所述壳体的内部容积内的多节流量控制器和与导管的终端流体连通的地下分配喷嘴。 通过管道到地下分配喷嘴的流动被补偿，以通过调节多节流量控制器和管道之间的接触来保持管道内的基本上液压的饮料流动。

公开(公告)号：US20080142115A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11742118

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Douglas Vogt ,  Robert C. Corbett ,  Thomas Gagliano

Inventor： Douglas Vogt ,  Robert C. Corbett ,  Thomas Gagliano

IPC: B67D5/62 ,  B65B1/04 ,  B67D3/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/0007 ,  B67D1/06 ,  B67D1/0864 ,  B67D1/0884 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1211 ,  B67D1/124 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D1/1275 ,  B67D1/1411 ,  B67D1/1416 ,  B67D1/1438

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling beverage flow includes a dispensing tube having a distal end. The apparatus also includes a ball plug configured for linear reciprocal motion between a first position and a second position so that the ball plug abuts the distal end of the dispensing tube in the first position and is separated from the distal end of the dispensing tube in the second position. A flow rate controller for compensation of flow in a fluid dispensing system includes a body portion and a first set of flow restricting nodes and a second set of flow restricting nodes formed in the body portion. The controller also includes a first channel formed in the body portion and configured to receive and partially surround a portion of a first fluid conduit such that the first fluid conduit is in contact with the first set of flow restricting nodes. The controller also includes a second channel formed in the body portion and configured to receive and partially surround a portion of a second fluid conduit such the second fluid conduit is in contact with the second set of flow restricting nodes. Flow through the first fluid conduit is compensated by adjusting the contact between the first set of flow restricting nodes and the first fluid conduit, and flow through the second fluid conduit is compensated by adjusting the contact between the second set of flow restricting nodes and the second fluid conduit.

Abstract translation: 用于控制饮料流的设备包括具有远端的分配管。 该装置还包括一个球塞，其构造成用于在第一位置和第二位置之间进行线性往复运动，使得球塞在第一位置抵靠分配管的远端并与分配管的远端分离 第二名 用于补偿流体分配系统中的流量的流量控制器包括主体部分和第一组流量限制节点以及形成在主体部分中的第二组流动限制节点。 控制器还包括形成在主体部分中并被配置为接收并部分地围绕第一流体导管的一部分的第一通道，使得第一流体导管与第一组流动限制节点接触。 控制器还包括形成在主体部分中并且构造成接收和部分地包围第二流体导管的一部分的第二通道，使得第二流体导管与第二组流动限制节点接触。 通过调节第一组流量限制节点和第一流体导管之间的接触来补偿流过第一流体管道的流量，并且通过调节第二组流量限制节点与第二流量限制节点之间的接触来补偿流过第二流体导管的流量 流体导管。

公开(公告)号：US20080141702A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11711139

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Thomas Gagliano ,  Iver J. Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt

Inventor： Thomas Gagliano ,  Iver J. Phallen ,  Douglas Vogt

IPC: B67D5/62

CPC classification number: B67D1/0406 ,  B67D1/0007 ,  B67D1/06 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/0864 ,  B67D1/0884 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1211 ,  B67D1/124 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/127 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D1/1275 ,  B67D1/1405 ,  B67D1/1411 ,  B67D1/1416 ,  B67D1/1438 ,  B67D2210/00139

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for dispensing a carbonated beverage from a beverage source into a receptacle. The dispenser includes a first housing defining an interior volume and having a first surface closer to the beverage source and a second surface further from the beverage source. The dispenser also includes a beverage cooler including a second housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and sides defining an interior volume. A first circuit is disposed within the interior volume of the second housing and forms a first set of fluid flow paths. A second circuit is disposed within the interior volume of the second housing and forms a second set of fluid flow paths in parallel with the first set of fluid flow paths. A third circuit is disposed within the interior volume of the second housing and forms a third set of fluid flow paths in parallel with the first and second sets of fluid flow paths, wherein, the first, second, and third circuits defines an inlet and an outlet. The beverage dispenser also includes a first tubing in fluid communication with the beverage source entering the second housing and coupled to the inlet of the first, second, and third circuits. In addition, the beverage dispenser includes a second tubing coupled to the outlet of each of the first, second, and third circuits and entering the first surface of the first housing and terminating proximate the second surface of the first housing. The beverage dispenser also includes a multi-nodal flow rate controller disposed within the interior volume of the first housing in contact with the second tubing, and a subsurface dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the terminal end of the second tubing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将碳酸饮料从饮料源分配到容器中的饮料分配器。 分配器包括限定内部容积并具有更靠近饮料源的第一表面的第一壳体和更远离饮料源的第二表面。 分配器还包括饮料冷却器，其包括具有顶表面，底表面和限定内部容积的侧面的第二壳体。 第一电路设置在第二壳体的内部容积内并且形成第一组流体流动路径。 第二电路设置在第二壳体的内部容积内，并与第一组流体流路平行地形成第二组流体流动路径。 第三电路设置在第二壳体的内部容积内，并与第一组和第二组流体流路平行地形成第三组流体流动路径，其中，第一，第二和第三电路限定入口和 出口。 饮料分配器还包括与进入第二壳体并与第一，第二和第三回路的入口连接的饮料源流体连通的第一管道。 此外，饮料分配器包括联接到第一，第二和第三回路中的每一个的出口的第二管道，并且进入第一壳体的第一表面并在第一壳体的第二表面附近终止。 饮料分配器还包括设置在与第二管道接触的第一壳体的内部容积内的多节流量控制器，以及与第二管道的终端流体连通的地下分配喷嘴。