Systems and methods for dispensing consumable products

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8751037
APP PUB NO 20090069930A1
SERIAL NO

12204505

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Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. One embodiment of the invention can provide a product dispenser. The product dispenser can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive a plurality of product ingredients. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive product data associated with the plurality of product ingredients. Moreover, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to track usage of the plurality of product ingredients when at least one product is dispensed. Furthermore, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to update the product data during or after dispensing of a product or installation of one or more product ingredients in the ingredient matrix.

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  • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Antao, Leonard F Smyrna, US 34 1129
Kolls, H Brock Alpharetta, US 137 5876
Newman, David R Atlanta, US 53 1553
Peters, Dan Alpharetta, US 243 1213
Slagley, David O Roswell, US 25 835
Tran, Son V Alpharetta, US 19 673

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