Christopher E Hunter

US Patent:

D3791840, May 13, 1997

Filed:

May 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/038869

Inventors:

Daniel C. Luciano - University Heights OH
Christopher H. Hunter - Shaker Heights OH
Matthew J. Maphis - Painesville OH

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14218

US Patent:

6173862, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Mar 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/268278

Inventors:

Peter V. Buca - Parma Heights OH
Rex J. Harvey - Mentor OH
Christopher H. Hunter - Shaker Heights OH

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B67D 556

US Classification:

222 1

Abstract:

A multi-flavor post-mix dispense head includes a nozzle having a plurality of concentrate inlet ports for directing concentrate(s) to a plurality of outlet ports; and a diluent inlet port for directing a diluent to an annular outlet port, surrounding the concentrate outlet ports. The annular diluent outlet port has a configuration which forms a cylindrical outlet flow of diluent surrounding a liquid stream of concentrate from any of the concentrate outlet ports. The cylindrical outlet flow of diluent combines under surface tension into a single stream to form a freely-supported cup downstream from the nozzle. The concentrates are respectively introduced through the concentrate outlet ports internally of the cup in a stream or spray to be mixed together with the diluent and then flow downstream together in a homogenous mixture.