Dispensing – Plural sources – compartment – containers and/or spaced jacket – Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Nicolas, Frederick C. (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket
Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks
C222S001000, C222S129100, C222S132000, C222S144500, C222S145100, C222S145500, C222S145600, C222S641000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913879
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.
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Carpenter Gregg
Newman David R.
Patel Nilang
Phillips Paul A.
Rudick Arthur G.
Nicolas Frederick C.
Sutherland & Asbill & Brennan LLP
The Coca-Cola Company
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