Abstract: The cup locator includes a plurality of non-concentric rings placed one on one top of the other from smallest to largest. A backstop is integrally formed at the rear of the cup locator. Different sized beverage cups will be properly positioned with respect to the nozzle of the beverage dispenser and the cup lips will be properly positioned within an acceptable range of positions with respect to an ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A system for automatically identifying the desired concentrate to water ratio of a juice product in a concentrate container inserted into a juice dispenser and for automatically switching the ratio control system to the desired ratio. The system includes a product ratio I.D. member having ratio indicia on the fill plug of the container and a sensor in the dispenser. The sensed information is used by the ratio control system in the dispenser to change the pump motor speed to provide the desired ratio.

Abstract: A lever arm assembly for a beverage dispensing valve including a valve including a housing including a cover and a bottom plate, a switch means inside said cover for turning on said valve to dispense a drink, a lever arm chamber for receiving a lever arm and said lever arm connected to said valve and being movable between a rest position in which the switch means is actuated and an actuating position in which said switch means is actuated, and means for holding said lever arm in a rest position. The lever arm including a cup contacting portion extending down below said valve, a pivot pin and a switch actuating portion extending above said pivot pin and into the valve housing. The housing including a lever arm opening to allow said valve actuating portion and said pivot pin to be inserted into said lever arm chamber, such that the lever arm can move freely between its rest and actuating positions, and a pivot pin recess for receiving and holding said pivot pin.