EP4107115A4 - Method and machine for dispensing an individual formulation of a beverage - Google Patents

Method and machine for dispensing an individual formulation of a beverage Download PDF

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EP4107115A4
EP4107115A4 EP21756496.2A EP21756496A EP4107115A4 EP 4107115 A4 EP4107115 A4 EP 4107115A4 EP 21756496 A EP21756496 A EP 21756496A EP 4107115 A4 EP4107115 A4 EP 4107115A4
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beverage
dispensing
machine
individual formulation
formulation
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EP4107115A1 (en
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Douglas B. Hall
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Brain Brew Ventures 30 Inc
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Brain Brew Ventures 30 Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0015—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components
    • B67D1/0021—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers
    • B67D1/0022—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed
    • B67D1/0034—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed for controlling the amount of each component
    • B67D1/0035—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed for controlling the amount of each component the controls being based on the same metering technics
    • B67D1/0037—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed for controlling the amount of each component the controls being based on the same metering technics based on volumetric dosing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0041—Fully automated cocktail bars, i.e. apparatuses combining the use of packaged beverages, pre-mix and post-mix dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0042—Details of specific parts of the dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0888—Means comprising electronic circuitry (e.g. control panels, switching or controlling means)
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/06—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00047—Piping

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AREA)
  • Alcoholic Beverages (AREA)
EP21756496.2A 2020-02-18 2021-02-18 Method and machine for dispensing an individual formulation of a beverage Pending EP4107115A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US202062977748P 2020-02-18 2020-02-18
PCT/US2021/018502 WO2021168066A1 (en) 2020-02-18 2021-02-18 Method and machine for dispensing an individual formulation of a beverage

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EP4107115A1 EP4107115A1 (en) 2022-12-28
EP4107115A4 true EP4107115A4 (en) 2024-03-06

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AU (1) AU2021224638A1 (en)
CA (1) CA3168570A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2021168066A1 (en)

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GB2178003A (en) * 1985-07-12 1987-02-04 Imi Cornelius Dispensing foamed and unfoamed beer from bottom of glass upwards
WO1999016699A2 (en) * 1997-09-26 1999-04-08 Colin Brown Python or tube bundle for beverage supply
US20110022225A1 (en) * 2006-06-20 2011-01-27 Reagan Inventions, Llc System and method for creating a personalized consumer product
US20160368753A1 (en) * 2010-02-05 2016-12-22 Ecowell, Llc Container-less custom beverage vending invention

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US9218704B2 (en) * 2011-11-01 2015-12-22 Pepsico, Inc. Dispensing system and user interface
US20140335242A1 (en) * 2013-05-13 2014-11-13 Hsiang-Chi Huang Automatic cocktail machine and method
US20150257586A1 (en) * 2014-03-11 2015-09-17 Starbucks Corporation Dba Starbucks Coffee Company Single-serve beverage production machine
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Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2178003A (en) * 1985-07-12 1987-02-04 Imi Cornelius Dispensing foamed and unfoamed beer from bottom of glass upwards
WO1999016699A2 (en) * 1997-09-26 1999-04-08 Colin Brown Python or tube bundle for beverage supply
US20110022225A1 (en) * 2006-06-20 2011-01-27 Reagan Inventions, Llc System and method for creating a personalized consumer product
US20160368753A1 (en) * 2010-02-05 2016-12-22 Ecowell, Llc Container-less custom beverage vending invention

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