Multi-tower modular dispensing system

US10227226B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PepsiCo, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Steven T. Jersey · Laguna Niguel, US
• William W. Segiet · Bethel, US
• Tom Siegel · Purchase, US
• Eddie Kali · Marietta, US
• Joseph Boggs · Newtown, US
• Robert Balstad · New Milford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2017
• Grant date: Mar 12, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00089
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a dispensing system having a multi-tower modular dispensing system that includes at least a first dispensing head and a second dispensing head at a counter and a transfer unit located remotely from the counter. Piping extends from the transfer unit to the counter. The transfer unit includes a centralized ingredient system having a plurality of beverage ingredient sources. The centralized ingredient system is configured to supply beverage ingredients to the piping for the dispensing of a first beverage at the counter. The piping includes a main micro bundle that includes at least two separate beverage ingredient lines.