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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 18, 1996
Yitshaq Ben-David, Tel-Aviv, IL;
Jeremy Ben-David, London, GB;
Waterlogic International Ltd., Wembley, GB;
Abstract
A liquid, e.g., water, dispenser is disclosed which includes a programmed processor which controls many dispensing functions, including controlling liquid dispensing, controlling heating and cooling of liquid, monitoring uv sterilization, monitoring liquid in the drip tray, selecting and setting liquid temperature and displaying information relating to dispensing. The dispenser monitors uv sterilization by sensing uv light passing through the liquid to be dispensed. The dispenser prevents dispensing of the sterilized liquid if sterilization is not proceeding satisfactorily, and prevents dispensing of liquid altogether if the drip tray is full.