摘要 |
Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. Carbonating gas can be provided to a tank (6) via the tank outlet, thereby purging at least a portion of a dispense line leading from the tank to a dispensing station. A single pump (13) may be used to deliver liquid to the tank, e.g., for carbonation, and to pump pressurized air to dispense liquid from the tank. A water trap may help remove moisture from carbonating gas. |
申请人 |
KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN, INC. |
发明人 |
GORDON, JEREMY B.;JOHNSON, BRIAN B.;RAPHAELSON, STEVEN;LIUZZA, MARIO;GRUBB, SCOTT;BECKETT, TREVOR;MACKEY, STEVEN;FEDORKA, THOMAS;NOVAK, THOMAS J.;PETERSON, PETER RAE;HEMBER, MILES;CAFARO, ENRICO RAFFAELE |