An unimpeded pourer device for allowing unimpeded movement of the valve member in the bore of the tubular member. The unimpeded pourer device includes a pourer assembly adapted to be in fluid communication with a bottle and including a tubular member having a bore disposed therein, and also including a spout in fluid communication with the tubular member and having passageway extending therethrough in communication with the bore; and a valve assembly in communication with the pourer assembly for dispensing measured amounts of liquid through and from the pourer assembly.

The present invention relates to a valve device of a direct watering type drinking water dispenser comprising: a body unit formed with a water inlet through which the water purified by a filter is introduced, a water outlet through which the purified water is discharged, and a flow path enabling the water inlet to be in communication with the water outlet; a closing unit provided at the inside of the body unit to open or close the flow path; a lever provided inside the body unit and having one end inserted into the inside of the body unit while being rotatably hinged to the body unit; and a magnet provided at the inside of the body unit which opens the flow path by having the closing unit move upwards and be attached thereto by magnetic force when moved downward by a predetermined depth due to being pushed by the rotation of the lever.

A novel thermally insulated enclosure includes an insulated wall and a magnet assembly coupled thereto for mounting the insulated enclosure to ferromagnetic structures. In a particular embodiment, the magnet assembly includes a plurality of magnets coupled to the insulated wall. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnetic device that can be connected and disconnected from the insulated enclosure. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnet carrier that can be incorporated into the structure of the insulated enclosure.

The present disclosure relates to retention assemblies for material storage systems, and related material containers and methods. In one or more embodiments, a retention assembly includes an actuator mounted to a retention housing, and a locking component coupled to the actuator. The actuator is movable to move the locking component between a locked position and an unlocked position. The retention assembly includes a magnet coupled to the actuator.

A beverage production system is provided that includes a turntable assembly comprising a central axis. The turntable assembly further includes an inner turntable and an outer turntable disposed circumferentially about the inner turntable. The beverage production system also includes a cup dispensing station configured to dispense cups onto one of the inner or outer turntables. The beverage production system also includes a beverage dispensing station configured to dispense a beverage into the cups.

A beverage mixing machine includes: a base; a tower extending upwardly from the base, the tower including a main portion and an overhanging portion; a dispensing outlet located in the overhanging portion; one or more sensors located near the dispensing outlet, the one or more sensors configured to detect the presence of a magnet; and a controller mounted in one of the base and the tower, the controller operatively connected with the sensors, the controller configured to prevent operation of the machine unless at least one of the one or more sensors detect the presence of a magnet.

A beverage production system is provided that includes a turntable configured to receive a cup from a cup dispensing station; a cabinet disposed at least partly above the turntable and defining an interior space; a lidding and printing assembly provided in the interior space of the cabinet that is operable to provide a lid on the cup and provide indicia on the lid; and an extension system configured to retain the lidding and printing assembly in a ready position located within the interior space of the cabinet and to extend the lidding and printing assembly from the interior space relative to the ready position in a maintenance position.

A dispensing system including: a pressure vessel with an inlet and an outlet; a first CF Valve coupled to the inlet; a second CF Valve coupled to the outlet; a bag with elements in the bag coupled to the outlet and located inside the pressure vessel; a pressure source coupled to the first CF Valve; and a toggle which opens and seals the outlet area based on a position of the toggle where the first CF Valve pressurizes the pressure vessel via the pressure source to transport elements in the bag to the second CF Valve via the outlet and the second CF Valve dispenses the elements to a dispensing area.

A decorative dispenser cover providing an aesthetically desirable accessory for use in conjunction with a beverage dispenser comprises a fixed frame member that includes a fixed frame body member shaped and dimensioned to fit about a dispensing faucet of a beverage dispenser. The decorative dispenser cover also includes a rotating frame member pivotally coupled to the fixed frame body member such that the rotating frame member moves in a coordinated manner. The rotating frame member includes a rotating frame body member of an aesthetically pleasing appearance. A linkage mechanism controls movement of the fixed frame body member relative to the rotating frame body member. In use, the rotating frame body member rotates relative to the fixed frame body member between a first position and a second position.