Automated beverage formulation

US9754437B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• PepsiCo, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Indrani Deo · Ossining, US
• Steven T. Jersey · Laguna Niguel, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 9, 2010
• Grant date: Sep 5, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 10, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/1234
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. In accordance with various embodiments, beverage vendors may maintain the quality associated with a branded beverage while permitting consumers to enjoy the personalized beverages. In one embodiment, a user input may select a beverage formulation. The beverage formulation may be a commercially available branded beverage. A second user input may be received that is configured to modify a concentration of an ingredient of the selected beverage formulation. The ingredient may be a sweetener, such as a sugar. In response to the adjusting the ingredient, a concentration of at least one second ingredient may be automatically adjusted to form a recipe of a modified beverage formulation. In one embodiment, the user input adjusts a natural sugar and, in response, the carbon dioxide concentration is automatically adjusted. In another embodiment, carbon dioxide and another acid may be adjusted.