Selection manifold for beverage dispenser

• Main Authors: Landers, Jerry L, Bennett, M. Scott, Fancher, Hershel E, Lucas, Alan S
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 02.03.2004

The present invention relates to a selection manifold for a beverage dispenser, such as a post-mix carbonated beverage dispensing system. A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at least one of the water lines and sources of both carbonated and non-carbonated water, the manifold having a selecting mechanism allowing a user of the apparatus to easily switch between directing carbonated and non-carbonated water through the water line to the dispensing valve. In a preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a portion that enables a viewer to easily determine whether carbonated or non-carbonated water is selected. In another preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a lock to prevent inadvertent switching of the mechanism.