Automated beverage dispenser system and method

US12415716B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Yum Connect, LLC · US

Inventors

• Aaron Thomas · Louisville, US
• Karl Thomas Szatrowski · Louisville, US
• Hunter Patrick Wyer · Lexington, US
• Zachary Logan Dulcie · Columbia, US
• James Timothy Hance, Jr. · Columbia, US
• Grant Rorie Phillips · Columbia, US
• Paul Christopher Brown · Elgin, US
• Mark William Ahring · Columbia, US
• Sarah Kathrine Gilliam · Charleston, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 25, 2023
• Grant date: Sep 16, 2025
• Expiry date: Nov 13, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00144
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A beverage production system is provided that includes a turntable assembly comprising a central axis. The turntable assembly further includes an inner turntable and an outer turntable disposed circumferentially about the inner turntable. The beverage production system also includes a cup dispensing station configured to dispense cups onto one of the inner or outer turntables. The beverage production system also includes a beverage dispensing station configured to dispense a beverage into the cups.