Brian J Cahill

US Patent:

7077290, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

Apr 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/412681

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Andrew D. Nelson - Appleton WI, US
Peter D. Mehn - Oshkosh WI, US

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 5/56

US Classification:

222 23, 222222, 222 54, 222 59, 2221291

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes separate valves for controlling the flow rate of a diluent and a concentrate. Various concentrates of different viscosities can be used and the selected concentrate is identified. The flow rate of the concentrate is determined based on temperature and pressure and on information related to the identified concentrate. The valves are controlled so that the concentrate and diluent reach target flow rates. The target flow rates satisfy a target ratio of diluent to concentrate. If the actual flow rates cannot reach the target flow rates, then the target flow rates are modified to satisfy the target ratio. The structure of the concentrate valve is designed to accommodate proportional metering of any one of the various concentrates.

US Patent:

7156259, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

Sep 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/940142

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Andrew D. Nelson - Appleton WI, US
Peter D. Mehn - Oshkosh WI, US

Assignee:

Pepsico, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 5/08
B67D 5/56

US Classification:

222 57, 222 59, 2221292

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes separate valves for controlling the flow rate of a diluent and a concentrate. Various concentrates of different viscosities can be used and the selected concentrate is identified. The flow rate of the concentrate is determined based on temperature and pressure and on information related to the identified concentrate. The valves are controlled so that the concentrate and diluent reach target flow rates. The target flow rates satisfy a target ratio of diluent to concentrate. If the actual flow rates cannot reach the target flow rates, then the target flow rates are modified to satisfy the target ratio. The structure of the concentrate valve is designed to accommodate proportional metering of any one of the various concentrates.

US Patent:

7669737, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235239

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - Saint Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monferrato, IT

Assignee:

Pepsico, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 5/56

US Classification:

2221291, 222132, 222135, 2221445

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening.

US Patent:

7828175, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Apr 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/118535

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - St. Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monf., IT

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 7/74

US Classification:

2221291, 222132, 222135, 2221445

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system with a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners, wherein beverage forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head are independently accountable to regulate the dispensing of the beverage. In one version of the invention, four liquids are supplied to the dispensing head through the conduits, namely two liquid concentrates; carbonated water; and non-carbonated water. By selective opening of the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more of the liquids. A dispensing head for dispensing at least one carbonated fluid includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening.

US Patent:

8079495, Dec 20, 2011

Filed:

Oct 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/901213

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - St. Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monf., IT

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 7/74

US Classification:

2221291, 222132, 222135, 2221445

Abstract:

A dispensing head is removably attached to a beverage dispensing system base without additional fasteners, wherein beverage forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head are independently accountable to regulate the dispensing of the beverage. In one version of the invention, four liquids are supplied to the dispensing head through the conduits, namely two liquid concentrates; carbonated water; and noncarbonated water. By selective opening of the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more of the liquids.

US Patent:

8113384, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235300

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - Saint Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monferrato, IT

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 7/06

US Classification:

222 1, 2221291, 137 125

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening.

US Patent:

8123080, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235261

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - Saint Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monferrato, IT

Assignee:

Pepsico, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 1/00

US Classification:

2221291, 2221293, 222132, 222135, 2221445, 2221455

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening.

US Patent:

8127966, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/235322

Inventors:

Timothy W. Bethuy - New Fairfield CT, US
William J. Black - Bethel CT, US
Brian T. Cahill - Oak Creek WI, US
Ronald Schilling - Waterford WI, US
Paul Novotny - Saint Francis WI, US
Fabio Nebbia - Giarole, IT
Giovanni Perucca - Casale Monferrato, IT

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 1/00

US Classification:

222 1, 2221291, 2221293, 222132, 222135, 2221445, 2221455, 137 125

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening.

Address:

11 Bartlett Ct, Matawan, NJ 07747

Phone:

732-566-3675

VIN:

JM3ER29L290226405

Make:

MAZDA

Model:

CX-7

Year:

2009

Address:

65 Lakeridge Dr, Matawan, NJ 07747

VIN:

JTEEP21A870220514

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

HIGHLANDER

Year:

2007