Abstract: A device for supplying pressurised fluid, including a vessel, a pressure reducing valve including a first end connected to the vessel and a second free end configured to be connected to a connector, a protective cover including a cap extending around the free end of the pressure reducing valve, an annular portion extending around a body of a pressure reducing valve and a strut connecting the cap to the annular portion, a shrink foil extending at least around part of the cap and the connecting strut so as to press the cap and the connecting strut against the pressure reducing valve.

Abstract: A system is for infusing liquid with a gas to form a gas-infused beverage. The system has a tank with first and second cavities. A refrigeration circuit refrigerates the tank and the contents of the first and second cavities. The liquid is supplied to the first cavity and cooled therein by the refrigeration circuit and then supplied to the second cavity and infused with gas therein to thereby form the gas-infused beverage. The gas-infused beverage is then supplied to a beverage outlet for dispensing to a user.

Abstract: Disclosed are cooling devices for beverage dispensing systems. The devices include and utilize a slurry of granules and a liquid in order to facilitate heat transfer in the cooling device.

Abstract: A system is for infusing liquid with a gas to form a gas-infused beverage. The system has a tank with first and second cavities. A refrigeration circuit refrigerates the tank and the contents of the first and second cavities. The liquid is supplied to the first cavity and cooled therein by the refrigeration circuit and then supplied to the second cavity and infused with gas therein to thereby form the gas-infused beverage. The gas-infused beverage is then supplied to a beverage outlet for dispensing to a user.

Abstract: Disclosed are cooling devices for beverage dispensing systems. The devices include and utilize a slurry of granules and a liquid in order to facilitate heat transfer in the cooling device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage dispense apparatus that maintains syrup containers in a housing, thereby eliminating plumbing required by prior art Bag-in-Box dispensers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage dispense apparatus that maintains syrup containers in a housing, thereby eliminating plumbing required by prior art Bag-in-Box dispensers.

Abstract: A beverage dispense system having sensors for monitoring one or more characteristics relating to dispense of a beverage and outputting a signal representative of the or each monitored characteristic, and a control system responsive to signals received from the sensors for controlling operation of the dispense system.

Abstract: A dispenser for flowable foodstuffs comprises a rigid shell in which a flexible container for the foodstuff and an inflatable reservoir are received. The container has a connector for attaching a nozzle through which foodstuff is dispensed by inflating the reservoir to apply pressure to displace foodstuff from the container. The nozzle is provided with a valve that is operable to open and close the nozzle and is linked to an air compressor for inflating the reservoir. Inflation pressure is increased as the foodstuff is dispensed up to a maximum pressure less than the burst strength of the container.

Abstract: A beverage dispense system has sensors 15,16,17,27 for monitoring one or more characteristics relating to dispense of a beverage and outputting a signal representative of the or each monitored characteristic, and a control system 56 responsive to signals received from the sensors 15,16,17,27 for controlling operation of the dispense system.

Abstract: A beverage dispense system for a post-mix beverage dispenser in which the concentrate lines 5 are passed through a cooling module 33 within the dispenser. The cooling module 33 has a chamber 33a that is flooded with coolant for heat exchange with the concentrate. The coolant is circulated in a line 21 between a remote cooler 15 and the cooling module 33 within an insulated sheath 19. Diluent is circulated in a line 9 between the cooler 15 and the beverage dispenser for mixing with the concentrate. In a modification, the coolant may comprise diluent for mixing with the concentrate. The concentrate lines 5 do not pass through the insulated sheath 19.

Abstract: A water treatment unit for a drinks dispenser has a flow passage and a UV light source arranged to irradiate water flowing through the flow passage to control levels of bacteria in the water at the point of dispense. The flow passage and light source are located in a housing that reflects the UV radiation towards the flow passage and absorbs heat emitted by the light source. An air inlet at the inlet end of the flow passage allows water to drain from the flow passage between dispenses and a cover at the outlet end of the flow passage prevents contamination of the flow passage by human contact.

Abstract: A single culture media system is used to provide an optimal environment for the nutritional requirements for culturing of oocytes and embryos from the retrieval stage of oocytes through the implantation stage of embryos. This latter stage can be through the eight cell, or blastocyst, stage of development. The media of this invention will provide the embryos with a balance of ingredients that provide a consistent and stable composition of ingredients for the embryos whereby each embryo may select ingredients at their own pace or at various times as determined required by the embryos. This single media system provides a substantial improvement over current individual and sequential systems in supplying embryos consistent ingredients, consistent pH levels and osmolality through multiple stage of development so as to reduce the likelihood of osmonic shock, shock resulting from ingredient changes, or by changes in media pH.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved means of purifying water which comprises a water treatment apparatus comprising a treatment housing (10, 60) having an inlet (18, 65) for the water to be treated, an outlet (25, 67) for the treated water, a heater (17, 76) within the housing to come into direct contact with the water and a filter (22, 23, 78, 79) between the heater and the outlet, characterised in that means (38, 81) are provided to fill the housing with water up to a maximum level which leaves a headspace (10A, 80A) between the water and the roof (14, 61) of the housing, the entrance to the outlet being below the operating water level (10B, 80).

Abstract: To control the spread of water from a waste depository body, a drainage layer and a sealing body are provided below the depository body. A control room underlies a major portion of the depository body and a major portion of the sealing body for facilitating visual inspection and repair of the sealing body and the drainage layer. The sealing body includes one or more plastic sheets inclined at an angle with respect to the horizontal to define water collection fields or areas. The sealing body may comprise a platform forming the ceiling of the control room, the ceiling platform being provided with pipelines for drawing off depository gases and with passages or openings for draining off seepage water.

Abstract: The submarine working equipment illustrated which may be a diver's auxiliary equipment includes a hollow body that is specially reinforced against bending moments and pressure forces acting upon it by means of structure defining flow channels, for driving elements, that angularly penetrate it and by means of pressure chambers supported in the body which are adapted to multiple uses. The equipment is held and supplied with power by a connecting and supply cable. A main grab on the forward end of the body is adjustable to facilitate clamping on a wide range of diameters the clamping of the equipment on pipes, wracks, etc. so firmly that the equipment itself or working arms mounted thereon (tool arms, auxiliary grabs, platforms etc.) are capable of taking substantial working loads despite the small dimensions of the equipment.