Lancer Corporation

Brandon P Ojeda

Robert L Robinson

Merrill R Good

Donald W Smeller

Darryl E Conover

Linda M Voller

A cartridge valve () and system () are provided in which the cartridge valve () includes a regulator () and a solenoid () which may have an adjustable stroke to facilitate stable flow control. Also, the cartridge valve () includes a quick and easy installation and removal fitting (and).

Cartridge valve and system

A cartridge valve () and system () are provided in which the cartridge valve () includes a regulator () a flow ring (), and a solenoid () which may have an adjustable stroke to facilitate stable flow control. Also, the cartridge valve () includes a quick and easy installation and removal fitting (and).

A post-mix drink dispenser includes a mixer body securable to a drink dispensing system and having at least one beverage concentrate inlet and outlet sheltered within a downwardly open cavity in the bottom thereof; a diluent channel formed exterior to the cavity and about a lower sidewall of the mixer body; and a nozzle housing securable in place about the mixer body. The dispenser includes an air channel formed in a wall portion of the nozzle housing, a diffuser to organize flows of diluent along the interior surface of the nozzle housing, or both a vent and a diffuser. The air channel includes provisions to impede ingress of diluent, and to contain flow through the channel of liquid beverage components. The diffuser may be formed unitary with the nozzle housing, or may be selectively removable from the drink dispenser.

Methods and apparatus for post-mix drink dispensing

A cartridge valve () and system () are provided in which the cartridge valve () includes a regulator () and an adjustable stroke solenoid () to facilitate stable flow control. Also, the cartridge valve () includes a quick and easy installation and removal fitting (and).

A high diluent to concentrate volumetric ratio post-mix drink dispenser includes a mixer and a nozzle housing. The mixer defines a mixing pathway adapted to receive a diluent flow from a diluent source and a concentrate pathway adapted to receive a concentrate flow from a concentrate source. The concentrate pathway communicates with the mixing pathway to deliver concentrate therein. The mixing pathway manipulates the diluent flow therein to decrease the pressure thereof, thereby creating a low pressure region at the concentrate pathway that promotes introduction of the concentrate into the diluent for mixing therewith. The nozzle housing couples with the mixer such that the nozzle housing receives mixed diluent and concentrate from the mixing pathway and delivers the mixed diluent and concentrate therefrom.

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San Antonio, TX, United States of America

Brandon P Ojeda