System and method for rapid reconfiguration of post-mix beverage dispenser

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8768524
APP PUB NO 20110301768A1
SERIAL NO

13101285

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A beverage dispenser receives a fluid container at an installation position and includes a data reader configured to scan product indicia on an installed container. Based on data from that scan data, a controller operates a pump and a valve to mix beverage concentrate from the installed container with a diluent that corresponds to the desired beverage. The controller mixes the concentrate and diluent at a ratio that is based on the scan data. The controller may also select the correct diluent based on the scan data.

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  • PEPSICO, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hammonds, Marcus New Rochelle, US 12 156
Lewis, John F Monson, US 21 190
Ubidia, Fernando Ludlow, US 16 292

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