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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2025
Filed:
May. 07, 2021
Pepsico, Inc., Purchase, NY (US);
Giancarlo Fantappie, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Steven T. Jersey, Laguna Niguel, CA (US);
PepsiCo, Inc., Purchase, NY (US);
Abstract
A beverage dispensing nozzle includes a housing having an upper end opposite a lower end, and an inlet at the upper end that is configured to be placed in communication with a source of a base liquid. The beverage dispensing nozzle further includes a chamber within the housing and in communication with the inlet. An aerator is in communication with the chamber, and the aerator includes a plate having apertures. A flavor inlet valve is in communication with a source of a flavoring and is arranged downstream of the aerator. The flavor inlet valve is configured to dispense the flavoring into the housing. The beverage dispensing nozzle additionally includes a nozzle tip arranged at the lower end of the housing.