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Systems and methods for dispensing control for a product dispenser

US8676376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D1/0888
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods of dispensing control for a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system or product dispenser can be provided. The system or product dispenser can include a plurality of beverage ingredient sources comprising a respective beverage ingredient, a plurality of beverage supply lines in respective communication with the plurality of ingredient sources, at least one pump in communication with the plurality of beverage supply lines, and a controller in communication with the at least one pump and operable to execute a set of instructions. The set of instructions can be operable to store data associated with a prior poured beverage, provide a command for a user to dispense the prior poured beverage in a subsequent pour, and after selection of the command, based at least in part on the data associated with a prior poured beverage, dispense a subsequent beverage similar to the prior poured beverage.

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