Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container having an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve, has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin, for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. The dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing the pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container so that its contents flow. The valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system. The pin is preferably mounted to an x-shaped support.

Abstract: A dispenser combines the efficiency of a post-mix dispenser, while providing the visual appeal of a visual spraying dispenser. A bowl holds a liquid that is circulated through a cooling system to provide a cool spray, and thus to create condensation on the outside of the bowl. The beverage that is dispensed is from remote supplies of concentrated syrup and water. The bowl has a single body that defines a number of compartments. The body is covered with a lid, and rests on a concentrate tray that drains away condensate that build up on the body. The body is easily removably and replaceably coupled to the tray. The valves for dispensing are on a movable support so that the height of the dispenser can be made smaller while still providing manual access to the valves.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a tray assembly for holding at least three containers, each having a plurality of electrodes. An electrical system provides a voltage to one electrode in each container, and detects when the syrup is below a certain level. Each container is in a refrigerated compartment and has an opening at the top aligned with an opening in the cabinet. A funnel is provided in the opening in the cabinet and extends into the container. The refrigerated compartment also encloses a pump for pumping syrup. The pump is partly controlled by circuitry on a circuit board which is mounted within the cabinet. A removable metal plate covers the cabinet in front of the circuit board. A transparent plastic shield is provided intermediate the plate and the circuit board, so that a user can observe the circuit board when the plate is removed. The shield is waterproof to protect the circuit board from splashing liquids.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a tray assembly for holding at least three containers, each having a plurality of electrodes. An electrical system provides a voltage to one electrode in each container, and detects when the syrup is below a certain level. The tray assembly has a first tray for supporting a first container and a second tray for supporting a second container, where the first and second trays are electrically insulated from each other. Each tray is coupled to a lead which carries a signal, and each tray is coupled to an electrode of the respective container. The first tray includes a vertical member which contacts an electrode of the second containers. The tray assembly can accommodate three or more containers and uses signals through the electrodes and leads to provide an out-of-strup indication separately for each container.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser as provided for use with a container which has an adapter with a resealable valve, which is a ball valve. The dispenser has a valve which includes an engaging mechanism, such as a pin for mechanically opening the valve in the adapter. Preferably, the dispenser valve has a handle for rotatable motion, causing an engaging pin to vertically move in contact with the ball valve, thus opening the container such that its contents can flow. The dispenser valve may also be provided with a rinse water conduit and an opening so that the user can selectively close the adapter valve and rinse the dispenser system.