Abstract: The present invention relates to Integrated core (18) adapted for use in a beverage dispenser system, comprising a multi-chamber cooling system comprising an outer upper chamber (21) and a inner lower chamber (22), the inner lower chamber (22) being located partially within the upper outer chamber (21) and interconnected in such a way to permit a fluid to flow from the upper chamber (21) to the lower chamber (22) and vice-versa; beverage transport means (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) distributed throughout the upper chamber (21) capable of transporting beverage to be cooled through said upper chamber (21); cooling means (34) distributed throughout substantially a lower zone (32) of the lower chamber (22); cooling transfer fluid distributed throughout both chambers (21, 22) and capable of flowing from one chamber to the other; and a beverage carbonator (35), located substantially in an upper zone (31) of the inner lower chamber (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid cooling system (1), for use in dispensing or distributing a chilled or cooled fluid, comprising a primary heat exchanger system (2), a secondary heat exchanger system (3), a first conduit (9) through which fluid to be cooled or chilled is circulated, and a heat transfer agent (8) for transferring cooling energy to the fluid to be chilled circulating in the first conduit (9), wherein the primary and secondary heat exchanger systems (2, 3) are arranged at least partially one inside of another The invention also relates to cooled fluid dispensers incorporating the fluid cooling system and a methods for sterilization thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple chilled alcoholic beverages dispenser system comprising: at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage each stored in a separate container (29, 26); a cooling system (10, 23, 27, 29) through which the at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage pass (29) before dispensing; and dispenser means (13a, 13b) wherein the cooling system comprises a single chamber (10) through which the at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage pass before reaching the dispenser means.

Abstract: A self-contained cooling unit for drinking water fountains, wherein the cooling unit includes an outer casing (2) forming a fluidtight chamber. A thermal exchange fluid is held within the chamber. Also a source of cold energy is transferable to the thermal exchange fluid. Additionally at least one drinking water conduit is arranged within the chamber, having a drinking water inlet and a drinking water outlet outside of said chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid cooling system (1), for use in dispensing or distributing a chilled or cooled fluid, comprising a primary heat exchanger system (2), a secondary heat exchanger system (3), a first conduit (9) through which fluid to be cooled or chilled is circulated, and a heat transfer agent (8) for transferring cooling energy to the fluid to be chilled circulating in the first conduit (9), wherein the primary and secondary heat exchanger systems (2, 3) are arranged at least partially one inside of another. The invention also relates to cooled fluid dispensers incorporating the fluid cooling system and a methods for sterilization thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water dispenser 1, for example, but not by way of limitation, of the type comprising a removable carboy 2, mounted on a tapping device (and holder) 3; this carboy supplies water to a tank 4 which is connected to a dispensing faucet 6. An evaporator 5 allows optional cooling of the water upstream of the faucet 6. The invention consists in surrounding a portion (sufficient to obtain the desired effect) of the lateral surface of the tank 4 with a heating device 7, in particular a heating plate that fits against the lateral surface of the tank 4. At regular intervals, the plate 7 heats water in the tank 4 to a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to destroy pathogenic bacteria. This method for disinfection by periodic integral heating of a water circulation and distribution system can be applied to any type of dispenser, of the carboy type, the direct expansion type, or the ice-block type.