公开(公告)号：US08590746B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13618698

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D7/74

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

公开(公告)号：US20090038690A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US11835627

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: Jeffrey O. Zur ,  Brian T. Cahill

Inventor： Jeffrey O. Zur ,  Brian T. Cahill

IPC: F16K31/06

CPC classification number: H01F7/126 ,  Y10T137/5987

Abstract: A solenoid valve has a valve body with an inlet, an outlet and a valve chamber therebetween. A valve member is selectively engagable with the valve chamber for controlling the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet. A solenoid assembly is mounted upon the valve member for moving the valve member to control the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet. The solenoid assembly includes a solenoid and a frame for holding the solenoid. The solenoid assembly is connected to the valve body such that the frame is rotatable and slidable away from the valve body to permit access to and slidable removal of the solenoid from the valve member.

Abstract translation: 电磁阀具有阀体，其间具有入口，出口和阀室。 阀构件可选择性地与阀室接合以控制流体从入口到出口的流动。 螺线管组件安装在阀构件上，用于移动阀构件以控制流体从入口到出口的流动。 螺线管组件包括螺线管和用于保持螺线管的框架。 螺线管组件连接到阀体，使得框架可旋转并可从阀体滑动，以允许从阀构件进入和滑动螺线管。

公开(公告)号：US07828175B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11118535

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D7/74

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

Abstract translation: 一种具有底座的饮料分配系统，其中分配头可移除地附接到其上，而没有附加的紧固件，其中饮料形成液体通过基座中的多个分离的管道供应。 每个底部管道具有通常阻塞流体流动的常闭阀。 分配头具有至少一个从相关联的一个基管导管接收液体的通道。 与每个分配头通道相关联的突起打开相关联的导管阀，以允许流体从基部流到头部。 分配头中的分配阀独立地负责调节饮料的分配。 在本发明的一个方案中，通过导管，即两个液体浓缩物将四种液体供应到分配头部; 碳酸水; 和非碳酸水。 通过选择性地打开分配阀，由一种或多种液体的组合形成多种饮料。 用于分配至少一个碳酸液体的分配头包括在通过主体的通道的每个端部处的入口和出口，所述入口具有比出口开口更小的横截面面积。

公开(公告)号：US07669737B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US12235239

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

Abstract translation: 饮料分配系统包括基座，分配头可移除地附接到基座，而没有附加的紧固件。 饮料形成液体通过基底中的多个单独的管道供应。 每个底部管道具有通常阻塞流体流动的常闭阀。 分配头具有至少一个从相关联的一个基管导管接收液体的通道。 与每个分配头通道相关联的突起打开相关联的导管阀，以允许流体从基部流到头部。 分配头中的分配阀调节饮料的分配。 通过选择性地打开分配阀，由一种或多种液体的组合形成多种饮料。 分配头包括在通过主体的通道的每个端部处的入口和出口，所述入口开口具有比出口开口更小的横截面面积。

公开(公告)号：US07157653B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US11230864

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Brian T. Cahill

Inventor： Brian T. Cahill

IPC: H01H36/00 ,  H01H35/34 ,  H01H35/26

CPC classification number: H01H35/2621 ,  H01H5/02 ,  H01H35/34

Abstract: A magnetic latching switch includes a housing having mounted therein a movable electrical control structure normally retained in a first position with a stationary electrical lug structure. The electrical control structure and the electrical lugs are held together by a retaining system including a magnetic arrangement contacted by a biasing arrangement for providing a magnetic biasing force. A diaphragm assembly is movable into direct contact with the magnetic arrangement in response to a predetermined counteracting force exerting an operating force which overcomes the magnetic biasing force, and enables the biasing system to move the contact structure to a second position with the stationary lugs.

Abstract translation: 磁性锁定开关包括壳体，其中安装有通常保持在具有固定电耳机结构的第一位置的可移动电控制结构。 电气控制结构和电气接线片通过保持系统保持在一起，该保持系统包括由偏置装置接触的用于提供磁偏置力的磁性装置。 响应于施加克服磁力偏移力的操作力的预定反作用力，膜片组件可移动成与磁性装置直接接触，并且使得偏置系统能够将接触结构移动到具有固定凸耳的第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US07077290B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-18

申请号：US10412681

申请日：2003-04-14

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

IPC: B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/1455 ,  B67D1/0032 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1222 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0811 ,  G05D11/132

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.

Abstract translation: 饮料分配系统包括用于控制稀释剂和浓缩物的流速的单独的阀。 可以使用不同粘度的各种浓缩物，并鉴定所选择的浓缩物。 浓缩物的流速基于温度和压力以及与所鉴定的浓缩物相关的信息来确定。 控制阀门使浓缩物和稀释剂达到目标流速。 目标流速满足稀释剂浓缩的目标比例。 如果实际流量不能达到目标流量，则目标流量被修改以满足目标比率。 浓缩阀的结构被设计成容纳各种浓缩物中的任何一种的比例计量。

公开(公告)号：US08276786B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13355951

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D1/00

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

公开(公告)号：US08079495B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12901213

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D7/74

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

Abstract translation: 分配头可移除地附接到饮料分配系统基座而没有附加的紧固件，其中饮料形成液体通过基座中的多个单独的管道供应。 每个底部管道具有通常阻塞流体流动的常闭阀。 分配头具有至少一个从相关联的一个基管导管接收液体的通道。 与每个分配头通道相关联的突起打开相关联的导管阀，以允许流体从基部流到头部。 分配头中的分配阀独立地负责调节饮料的分配。 在本发明的一个方案中，通过导管，即两个液体浓缩物将四种液体供应到分配头部; 碳酸水; 和非碳酸水。 通过选择性地打开分配阀，由一种或多种液体的组合形成多种饮料。

公开(公告)号：US20090057342A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12235239

申请日：2008-09-22

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Ronald Schilling ,  Paul Novotny ,  Fabio Nebbia ,  Giovanni Perucca

IPC: B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B01F15/026 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/0077 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081 ,  B67D1/1272 ,  B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/74 ,  Y10T137/0385

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.

公开(公告)号：US07156259B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10940142

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

IPC: B67D5/08 ,  B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/1455 ,  B67D1/0032 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1222 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0811 ,  G05D11/132

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.

Abstract translation: 饮料分配系统包括用于控制稀释剂和浓缩物的流速的单独的阀。 可以使用不同粘度的各种浓缩物，并鉴定所选择的浓缩物。 浓缩物的流速基于温度和压力以及与所鉴定的浓缩物相关的信息来确定。 控制阀门使浓缩物和稀释剂达到目标流速。 目标流速满足稀释剂浓缩的目标比例。 如果实际流量不能达到目标流量，则目标流量被修改以满足目标比率。 浓缩阀的结构被设计成容纳各种浓缩物中的任何一种的比例计量。