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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2019
Gruppo Cimbali S.p.a., Binasco, IT;
Giacomo Abbiati, Binasco, IT;
Alberto Galimberti, Binasco, IT;
GRUPPO CIMBALI S.p.A., Binasco, IT;
Abstract
A steam dispensing apparatus for hot beverage preparation may include: a boiler configured to generate steam and comprising a first outlet; a wand configured to introduce the steam into a container; a steam supply conduit connected to the first outlet of the boiler and configured to supply the steam to the wand; and a valve for dispensing the steam to the wand and for draining condensation water formed in the steam supply conduit upstream from the valve, during a closing time of the valve elapsed from a previous dispensing operation, wherein the valve is interposed between the wand and the steam supply conduit. The valve may include a hollow body that includes: a steam inlet connection; a steam outlet connection; a condensation water drain connection; a cartridge configured to perform angular movements about a longitudinal axis; and a control knob, connected to the cartridge to impart the angular movements thereto.