Patent ID: 6158328
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: A47J,C02F,Y10S

Abstract:
For use with an apparatus having a steam-supplying conduit for making drinks for human consumption or enjoyment, a device comprising:nozzle means connected to said steam-supplying conduit for producing at least one steam jet;a chamber having a steam inlet port for receiving said steam jet and a fluid outlet port;means for producing vacuum in said chamber by said steam jet;liquid passageway means in communication with said chamber for drawing in liquid such as milk by the vacuum in said chamber, said liquid passageway means including a liquid conduit adapted to be dipped into a first vessel containing liquid such as milk;liquid jet means for transforming the liquid such as milk which is drawn into said chamber by the vacuum in said chamber into at least one liquid jet, said liquid jet means having a first end which communicates with said fluid outlet of said chamber and a second end from which said liquid jet issues;an arrangement that allows said liquid jet from said liquid jet means to thrust into the liquid such as milk in a containing means in the form of a first vessel, said liquid jet bringing the surrounding air into the liquid such as milk in said containing means thereby producing in said containing means fine air bubbles or foam; andfoam level control means for the operator of said device to control the amount of foam to be produced on the liquid in said first vessel.