WO2004016545A3 - Inline booster for beverage dispensing system - Google Patents

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WO2004016545A3
WO2004016545A3 PCT/CA2003/001241 CA0301241W WO2004016545A3 WO 2004016545 A3 WO2004016545 A3 WO 2004016545A3 CA 0301241 W CA0301241 W CA 0301241W WO 2004016545 A3 WO2004016545 A3 WO 2004016545A3
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beverage
refrigerant
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Sam Chiusolo
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Icefloe Technologies Inc
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Icefloe Technologies Inc
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Priority to BRPI0306199-0A priority Critical patent/BR0306199A/en
Priority to AU2003257334A priority patent/AU2003257334A1/en
Priority to CA002496156A priority patent/CA2496156A1/en
Priority to EP03787551A priority patent/EP1551751A2/en
Priority to US10/525,052 priority patent/US20060137383A1/en
Publication of WO2004016545A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004016545A2/en
Publication of WO2004016545A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004016545A3/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0406—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers with means for carbonating the beverage, or for maintaining its carbonation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0857—Cooling arrangements
    • B67D1/0858—Cooling arrangements using compression systems
    • B67D1/0861—Cooling arrangements using compression systems the evaporator acting through an intermediate heat transfer means
    • B67D1/0864—Cooling arrangements using compression systems the evaporator acting through an intermediate heat transfer means in the form of a cooling bath
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0857—Cooling arrangements
    • B67D1/0858—Cooling arrangements using compression systems
    • B67D1/0861—Cooling arrangements using compression systems the evaporator acting through an intermediate heat transfer means
    • B67D1/0865—Cooling arrangements using compression systems the evaporator acting through an intermediate heat transfer means by circulating a cooling fluid along beverage supply lines, e.g. pythons
    • B67D1/0867—Cooling arrangements using compression systems the evaporator acting through an intermediate heat transfer means by circulating a cooling fluid along beverage supply lines, e.g. pythons the cooling fluid being a liquid
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D31/00—Other cooling or freezing apparatus
    • F25D31/002—Liquid coolers, e.g. beverage cooler
    • F25D31/003—Liquid coolers, e.g. beverage cooler with immersed cooling element

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  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

A beverage distribution system is provided for boosting the cooling capacity of conventional beer dispensing systems. This reduces the tendency of beer to foam prior to the dispensing of same. The beverage distribution system has a container for storing a beverage and a cooler for refrigerating the container and the beverage stored therein. The system also includes a beverage dispensing unit and a distribution line for delivering the beverage from the container to the dispensing unit. A trunk line extends substantially from or near the cooler to or near the dispensing tower. It includes the distribution line and a refrigerant line in an abutting relationship. The system has a heat transfer unit connected to the trunk line which is filled by refrigerant accumulating from the refrigerant line. The heat transfer unit has a coil connected to the distribution line for immersing a portion of the beverage in a bath of the refrigerant. A refrigeration loop circulates refrigerant through the heat transfer unit. Methods for chilling a beverage and reducing the foaming of beer using the beverage distribution system are also provided.
PCT/CA2003/001241 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 Inline booster for beverage dispensing system Ceased WO2004016545A2 (en)

Priority Applications (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
BRPI0306199-0A BR0306199A (en) 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 beverage dispensing system, heat transfer unit, method for cooling a beverage in a beverage dispensing system and method for reducing beer foaming
AU2003257334A AU2003257334A1 (en) 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 Inline booster for beverage dispensing system
CA002496156A CA2496156A1 (en) 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 Inline booster for beverage dispensing system
EP03787551A EP1551751A2 (en) 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 Inline booster for beverage dispensing system
US10/525,052 US20060137383A1 (en) 2002-08-19 2003-08-19 Inline booster for beverage dispensing system

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US40415902P 2002-08-19 2002-08-19
US60/404,159 2002-08-19

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WO2004016545A3 true WO2004016545A3 (en) 2004-05-13

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EP (1) EP1551751A2 (en)
AU (1) AU2003257334A1 (en)
BR (1) BR0306199A (en)
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WO (1) WO2004016545A2 (en)

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GB2436325A (en) * 2006-03-22 2007-09-26 Booth Dispensers Beverage cooling arrangement
GB0610810D0 (en) * 2006-06-01 2006-07-12 Imi Cornelius Uk Ltd Improvements in or relating to beverage dispense
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EP0244031A1 (en) * 1986-04-28 1987-11-04 Johannes Antoinetta Michael Ummels Device for the storage and cooling of beer intended for supply to a tap
US4730463A (en) * 1986-05-05 1988-03-15 Stanfill Ted M Beverage dispenser cooling system
GB2194840A (en) * 1986-08-06 1988-03-16 Kooltech Limited Apparatus for cooling liquids
US5309987A (en) * 1992-07-21 1994-05-10 Astec Method and apparatus for heating and cooling food products during processing
GB2327748A (en) * 1997-07-25 1999-02-03 Scottish & Newcastle Plc Cooling apparatus
WO2001036582A1 (en) * 1999-11-17 2001-05-25 Bass Public Limited Company A beverage

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EP1551751A2 (en) 2005-07-13
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WO2004016545A2 (en) 2004-02-26
AU2003257334A1 (en) 2004-03-03
CA2496156A1 (en) 2004-02-26

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