公开(公告)号：US08820580B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13662632

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Lawrence B. Ziesel

IPC: B67D7/74

CPC classification number: B67D1/0046 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0081

Abstract: A dispensing nozzle assembly for dispensing a number of micro-ingredients into a fluid stream. The dispensing nozzle assembly may include a micro-ingredient mixing chamber, a number of micro-ingredient lines in communication with the micro-ingredient mixing chamber such that the micro-ingredients mix therein, and a mixed micro-ingredient exit such the mixed micro-ingredients are dispensed into the fluid stream.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将许多微量成分分配到流体流中的分配喷嘴组件。 分配喷嘴组件可以包括微量成分混合室，与微量成分混合室连通的许多微量成分线，使得其中混合微量成分和混合的微量成分出口， 成分被分配到流体流中。

公开(公告)号：US20140212611A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14228932

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Robert Kriegel ,  Xiaoyan Huang ,  Robert Schiavone ,  T. Edwin Freeman

IPC: B65D85/72 ,  C08K5/12 ,  B65D1/02

CPC classification number: C08K5/12 ,  B29C49/08 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2105/0005 ,  B29K2995/0067 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65D1/0207 ,  B65D85/72 ,  C08K5/10 ,  C08K5/103 ,  C08K5/1535 ,  C08K5/1539 ,  C08K2201/008 ,  Y10T428/1379 ,  C08L67/02

Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced carbon dioxide and oxygen barrier properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a gas barrier enhancing additive. In a particular embodiment, the gas barrier enhancing additive comprises a compound having the chemical formula: X—(X1)s—COO—(X2)t—X3—(X4)u—OOC—(X5)v—X6 or X—(X1)s—OOC—(X2)t—X3—(X4)u—COO—(X5)v—X6

Abstract translation: 提供了包含具有增强的二氧化碳和阻氧性的聚酯组合物的容器。 聚酯组合物包含聚酯和阻气增强添加剂。 在特定的实施方案中，阻气增强添加剂包括具有以下化学式的化合物：X-（X1）s-COO-（X2）t-X3-（X4）u-OOC-（X5）v-X6或X- （X1）s-OOC-（X2）t-X3-（X4）u-COO-（X5）v-X6

公开(公告)号：US20140142749A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13968094

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Dan Peters ,  Son V. Tran ,  David R. Newman ,  Leonard F. Antao ,  David O. Slagley ,  H. Brock Kolls

IPC: G07F11/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  B67D1/0041 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D2210/00089 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F11/00 ,  G07F13/065

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a user interface operable to receive consumer inputs and to present product selection information. In addition, the product dispenser can include a reader configured to obtain identification information associated with a consumer. The product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the reader and user interface, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive from the reader identification information associated with a consumer. The controller can also be operable to execute a set of instructions operable to retrieve consumer information based at least in part on the identification information, and provide product selection information at the user interface based at least in part on the consumer information.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例可以包括用于分配消耗品的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了产品分配器。 产品分配器可以包括可操作以接收消费者输入并呈现产品选择信息的用户界面。 此外，产品分配器可以包括被配置为获得与消费者相关联的识别信息的阅读器。 产品分配器可以包括与读取器和用户界面通信的控制器，并且可操作以执行一组指令以从读取器接收与消费者相关联的识别信息。 控制器还可以用于执行至少部分地基于识别信息来检索消费者信息的一组指令，并且至少部分地基于消费者信息在用户界面处提供产品选择信息。

公开(公告)号：US20140135967A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14148529

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Douglas A. Bippert

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/50 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q30/0605

Abstract: There is provided a method of regulating the formulation of a multi-component product comprising a product attribute profile, the method comprising providing a first and second component of the product, each component having a component attribute profile; supplying to a product formulation zone the first component and the second component in a desired ratio and combining the first and second components together to provide the product or a precursor thereof to yield a target product attribute profile; responsive to a change or predicted change in at least one component attribute profile, supplying information concerning the attribute change to a data processing apparatus and calculating with respect to that change an adjustment in the ratio to reduce the deviation of one or more attributes of the product attribute profile from the target product attribute profile. A production system is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种调节包括产品属性简档的多部件产品的配方的方法，所述方法包括提供产品的第一和第二部件，每个部件具有部件属性轮廓; 以期望的比例将第一组分和第二组分供应到产品配制区域，并将第一和第二组分组合在一起，以提供产物或其前体以产生目标产品属性分布; 响应于至少一个组件属性简档中的改变或预测的变化，将关于属性改变的信息提供给数据处理设备，并且针对该变化计算该比例的调整以减少产品的一个或多个属性的偏差 来自目标产品属性配置文件的属性配置文件。 还提供生产系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140121802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14148513

申请日：2014-01-06

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Douglas A. Bippert ,  Sherri Lynn HUTTER ,  Timothy A. ANGLEA ,  Jon A. HIGBIE, JR. ,  David Quinton CROSS ,  Seonah LEE ,  Sean Patrick LENNON

IPC: G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G05B19/418 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q30/0206

Abstract: A system for optimizing blending. The system can include a processor configured to aggregate material information, aggregate production information, model consumer liking of the at least one product, and provide plan information for controlling production resources based on the material information, the production information, and the consumer liking. The material information can be associated with a product input of the at least one product. The production information can be associated with the production resources of the at least one product.

Abstract translation: 用于优化混合的系统。 该系统可以包括：处理器，其被配置为聚集材料信息，聚合生产信息，至少一个产品的模型消费者喜好，以及基于材料信息，生产信息和消费者喜好来提供用于控制生产资源的计划信息。 材料信息可以与至少一个产品的产品输入相关联。 生产信息可以与至少一种产品的生产资源相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20140041992A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13960842

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Arthur G. Rudick ,  Simon Andrew English

IPC: B65G54/02

CPC classification number: B65G54/02 ,  B65G54/025

Abstract: The present application thus provides a magnetic drive system for maneuvering a container across a deck. The magnetic drive system may include a puck to support the container on the deck, a driven magnet positioned about the puck, an actuator positioned under the deck, and a drive magnet positioned about the actuator for movement therewith.

Abstract translation: 因此，本申请提供了用于在甲板上操纵容器的磁驱动系统。 磁驱动系统可以包括用于支撑甲板上的容器的圆盘，围绕圆盘定位的从动磁体，位于甲板下方的致动器以及围绕致动器定位的驱动磁体用于与其一起运动。

公开(公告)号：US20130221032A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13773944

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Joseph T. Norris ,  John Philip Kalinowsky ,  Jesse S. Kruska ,  John Kevin Clay

IPC: B67D7/06

CPC classification number: B05B1/326 ,  B67D3/0035 ,  B67D3/047 ,  B67D3/048

Abstract: The present application provides a dispensing system for dispensing a beverage from a container. The dispensing system may include a dispensing valve adapted to be positioned within the container, a dispensing valve receptacle for receiving the dispensing valve, and a dispensing lever connected to the dispensing valve receptacle. Moving the dispensing lever causes the dispensing valve receptacle to rotate the dispensing valve so as to dispense the beverage from the container.

Abstract translation: 本申请提供了一种用于从容器分配饮料的分配系统。 分配系统可以包括适于定位在容器内的分配阀，用于接收分配阀的分配阀插座和连接到分配阀容器的分配杆。 移动分配杆使分配阀座旋转分配阀，从而从容器中分配饮料。

公开(公告)号：US20130186849A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13746370

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Hiromasa Iwashita

IPC: B65D23/10

CPC classification number: B65D23/10 ,  B65D23/106

Abstract: A handle may be provided with a neck supporting part that mates with the neck of the bottle, a bottom supporting part that receives the bottom of a bottle and supports the bottom of the bottle, and a gripping part that connects the bottom supporting part and the neck supporting part. The neck supporting part may have a first engagement part and a second engagement part with which the neck may engage and disengage. The gripping part extends in a substantially vertical direction along the body of the bottle when the neck is engaged with the first engagement part and extends in a substantially slanted direction relative to the substantially vertical direction so as to draw apart from the bottle when the neck is engaged with the second engagement part.

Abstract translation: 手柄可以设置有与瓶颈配合的颈部支撑部，容纳瓶的底部并支撑瓶底部的底部支撑部，以及将底部支撑部和 颈部支撑部分。 颈部支撑部分可以具有第一接合部分和第二接合部分，颈部可与颈部接合部分和第二接合部分接合和分离。 当颈部与第一接合部分接合时，把持部分沿着瓶体的大致垂直方向延伸，并且在相对于大致垂直方向以大体上倾斜的方向延伸，从而当颈部为颈部时从瓶子脱离 与第二接合部接合。

公开(公告)号：US20020183970A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US09817140

申请日：2001-03-27

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Mark Rule

IPC: G06F015/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/50 ,  G06F2217/38

Abstract: A computer assisted method and system for accurately predicting CO2 shelf-life of polyester containers for carbonated beverages utilizes computer models, which take in to account all relevant physical and chemical parameters. The computer models permit a container designer to readily and accurately predict CO2 shelf-life.

Abstract translation: 用于准确预测碳酸饮料聚酯容器的二氧化碳保质期的计算机辅助方法和系统使用计算机模型，其考虑了所有相关的物理和化学参数。 计算机模型允许容器设计者容易且准确地预测二氧化碳保质期。

公开(公告)号：US20020136808A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10106503

申请日：2002-03-27

Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company

Inventor： Mark Rule

IPC: A23B004/00

CPC classification number: C08K5/0091 ,  Y10T428/1397 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: A process for reducing acetaldehyde concentration in beverages contained in polyester-based packaging, wherein oxygen permeation into the container is reduced or eliminated. The polyester contains an oxidation catalyst active for the oxidation of acetaldehyde to acetic acid. A composition comprising a polyester and said oxidation catalyst. A polyester-based container comprising said oxidation catalyst, and a bottled beverage having a polyester-based container comprising an oxidation catalyst active for the oxidation of acetaldehyde to acetic acid.

Abstract translation: 包含在聚酯类包装中的饮料中的乙醛浓度降低或消除的方法，其中氧气渗透到容器中。 聚酯含有氧化催化剂，用于将乙醛氧化成乙酸。 包含聚酯和所述氧化催化剂的组合物。 包含所述氧化催化剂的聚酯基容器和具有聚酯基容器的瓶装饮料，所述容器包含用于将乙醛氧化成乙酸的活性物质的氧化催化剂。