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The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing cold, carbonated coffee beverages. The apparatus comprises a plurality of reservoirs for holding the beverage ingredients. Each reservoir is selectively connected to at least one dispensing pump that is controlled by a control unit. The pumps deli

The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing cold, carbonated coffee beverages. The apparatus comprises a plurality of reservoirs for holding the beverage ingredients. Each reservoir is selectively connected to at least one dispensing pump that is controlled by a control unit. The pumps deliver the ingredients to a dispensing head that is configured to mix the ingredients external to the dispensing head. The basic ingredients are coffee extract, soda, and a sweetener. Additionally, ingredients such as decaffeinated coffee extract and water may be included to expand the range of beverage selections. The apparatus dispenses the ingredients in a manner that forms a desired creme on top of the beverage.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cold, carbonated coffee beverage dispenser, comprising:supply means for storing a plurality of ingredients;said supply means comprises at least three supply reservoirs, one of said supply reservoirs holding coffee extract, another of said supply reservoirs holding soda,

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cold, carbonated coffee beverage dispenser, comprising:supply means for storing a plurality of ingredients;said supply means comprises at least three supply reservoirs, one of said supply reservoirs holding coffee extract, another of said supply reservoirs holding soda, and the other of said supply reservoirs holding sweetener;a dispensing head in selective fluid communication with said supply means, said dispensing head having a plurality of coffee ejection tubes for dispensing coffee extract directly into a cup, a fluid delivery line for dispensing a free-falling stream of soda, and a plurality of angularly directed sweetener ejection tubes for dispensing sweetener, wherein said coffee ejection tubes are spaced apart from said fluid delivery line and wherein said sweetener ejector tubes direct the sweetener into the free-falling stream of soda outside of the dispensing head and above the cup, causing the soda and the sweetener to mix while falling into the cup whereupon the soda-sweetener mixture combines with the coffee extract in the cup, the soda mixing with the coffee extract to form a creme foam;pump means for selectively delivering said plurality of ingredients to said dispensing head; andcontrol means for selectively activating said pump means such that the cold carbonated coffee beverage has the creme foam formed in the top portion of the cup.