Beverage dispensing system

US8162181B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Gregg Carpenter · Marietta, US
• David R. Newman · Atlanta, US
• Nilang Patel · Mableton, US
• Paul A. Phillips · Bromsgrove, GB
• Arthur G. Rudick · Atlanta, US
• Lawrence B. Ziesel · Woodstock, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 24, 2012
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate.