Fluid mixture dispensing systems, devices and methods are disclosed. A device includes a set of pressurized ingredient reservoirs, a mixing area configured to receive at least one ingredient from the set of pressurized ingredient reservoirs, a pressure source, an accumulator chamber, a set of valves, and a controller. The controller is programmed to operate the set of valves to pressurize the accumulator chamber using the pressure source. The controller is further programmed to operate the set of valves to set a pressure in at least one of the set of pressurized ingredient reservoirs using the accumulator chamber.

A dosing machine for dispensing metered quantities of fluid products, in particular for preparing paints, varnishes, dyes and the like, includes: a stock having a plurality of compartments configured to receive respective sealed disposable cartridges, a dispensing head having a plurality of nozzles, and a plurality of dosing circuits configured to supply metered quantities of fluid products to respective nozzles of the dispensing head, wherein each of said dosing circuits is hydraulically connected to two cartridge supports configured to be connected to respective cartridges containing the same fluid product, so that, during operation, one of the two cartridges connected to the same dosing circuit forms a buffer for the complementary cartridge.

Provided is an apparatus for filling containers with a positioning surface on which a container to be filled can be arranged, with a filling device which is suitable and intended for filling the container via its container opening. According to embodiments of the invention, the apparatus has a contour detection device which is suitable and intended for determining a contour of the container to be filled, as well as a determination device which, taking into account the contour of the container, detects an internal volume of the container.

A tap for dispensing a beverage. The tap includes: a tap body defining a beverage outlet and comprising a closure member seat; a closure member movably disposed within the tap body and comprising a head movable into sealing engagement with the closure member seat, wherein the head has a streamlined configuration and the closure member seat is intermediate the closure member and the beverage outlet; and an externally operable actuator operationally coupled to the closure member.

An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.

There is described a filling valve (5) for a filling machine (1) configured to fill a receptacle (2) and comprising a flow channel (11), having a first passage section (15) configured to be fluidly connected with the receptacle (2), and at least one shutter (22) movably arranged within the flow channel (11) and configured to be controlled, during a first operating mode in which the flow channel (11) is fed with a first pourable product, in: a resting position, in which it defines a first maximum opening passage for the first pourable product; a closing position, in which it is configured to sealingly cooperate with the first passage section (15) so as to prevent any fluidic connection between this latter and the receptacle (2); and at least one intermediate position, in which it defines a respective intermediate opening passage, so as to allow a partial flow rate of the first pourable product towards said receptacle; the flow channel (11) has a second passage section (18) configured to be fluidly connected with the first passage section (15) and with the receptacle (2); the shutter (22) is configured to be further controlled, during a second operating mode in which the flow channel (11) is fed with a second pourable product having solid particles in suspension, in: the resting position, in which it defines a second maximum opening passage for the second pourable product; and a partial closing position, in which it defines a restricted passage for the second pourable product.

The invention relates to a water dispenser intermediate part, wherein the water dispenser intermediate part has first connecting means for connecting a water tank to the water dispenser intermediate part, and the water dispenser intermediate part has second connecting means for connecting the water dispenser intermediate part to a water dispenser device. The water dispenser intermediate part has a water pipe piece which connects the first connecting means to the second connecting means. The water dispenser intermediate part has a water consumption meter and/or a water level sensor for determining water consumption via the water pipe and/or a water level in the water container, The water dispenser intermediate part has at least one transmitter part for wireless transmission of water consumption values and/or water level reports from the water tank.

A control device, for a water purifier, that dispenses hot water and that includes: an input unit that is configured to receive a command signal; and a controller that is configured to control the water purifier based on the command signal, wherein the controller is configured to: control power output of a heating unit that is configured to heat water stored in a hot water tank of the water purifier, and based on the power output of the heating unit, control temperature of hot water dispensed by the water purifier is disclosed.

A refrigerator water dispenser includes a shelf having a lower surface. A water dispenser tube is disposed adjacent to the shelf for dispensing water into a container. An actuator support is operably coupled to the lower surface of the shelf. A load cell is disposed on the actuator support, wherein the load cell sends a signal in response to movement by the actuator support. A controller is operably coupled to the load cell, wherein the controller activates a water dispensing sequence to dispense water via the water dispenser tube in response to the signal from the load cell.

Techniques for monitoring dispensed liquid include an intelligent spout that incorporates an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for tracking its own orientation and movement in three-dimensional space. The spout has its own processor, memory, and wireless networking components, which support local data processing, data logging, and bi-directional wireless communication. Communication may be carried out with a server, with other spouts of like kind, and/or with other devices.