Modular dispensing system

US8985396B2 · 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: Mar 24, 2015
• Expiry date: May 30, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00049
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a system including a modular dispensing system, at least one dispensing head at a counter, a transfer unit located remotely from the counter, and piping extending from the transfer unit to the counter. In one aspect, the transfer unit comprises a centralized flavor ingredient system having a plurality of beverage flavor ingredient sources, and the piping comprises a main micro bundle.