Multi-tower modular dispensing system

US8746506B2 · 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: May 26, 2011
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2014
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A multi-tower modular dispensing system including at least a first dispensing head and a second dispensing head at a counter, a transfer unit located remotely from the counter, piping extending from the transfer unit to the counter, the transfer unit including a centralized ingredient system having a plurality of beverage ingredient sources, the centralized ingredient system configured to supply beverage ingredients to the piping for the dispensing of a first beverage at the counter, the piping including a main micro bundle, the main micro bundle including at least two separate beverage ingredient lines.