公开(公告)号：US20170113913A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US15094197

申请日：2016-04-08

Applicant: Cornelius, Inc.

Inventor： Vincenzo DiFatta ,  Michal Augustyniak

IPC: B67D1/08 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/16 ,  B67D1/00 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/0004 ,  B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0877 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/167 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a user interface system having a digital display, the user interface system configured to receive a beverage selection from a user, and a beverage dispenser having a plurality of beverage sources, the beverage dispenser operable to control a flow of beverage from one or more of the beverage sources in accordance with the beverage selection. A surface electroacoustic transducer is attached to a portion of the digital display or the beverage dispenser that, in response to receiving the beverage selection, conducts vibration into the portion of the digital display or the beverage dispenser to produce a sound from that portion.

公开(公告)号：US20160332176A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15133809

申请日：2016-04-20

Applicant: Cornelius, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Mastro ,  Elizabeth Bertness ,  Vincenzo DiFatta ,  Christopher J. Knight ,  Michal Augustyniak ,  Basavraj Sankhgond

IPC: B05B7/04 ,  B05B7/08 ,  B05B11/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0044 ,  B67D1/0083 ,  B67D1/0888

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are for dispensing condiments, including a base condiment together with and at least one additive. In some examples, a dispenser apparatus comprises a dispenser body having an upstream inlet that is configured to receive the base condiment and a downstream outlet that is configured to dispense the base condiment together with the additive(s). An additive body is configured to supply the additive(s) into the dispenser body as the base condiment is conveyed from the upstream inlet to the downstream outlet so that the base condiment and the additive(s) are concurrently dispensed via the downstream outlet. The systems and methods can operatively include arrangements for selecting a base condiment; selecting one or more additives from a plurality of additives; and supplying the base condiment and the additive(s) to a dispenser apparatus that dispenses the base condiment and additive(s) together.

Abstract translation: 装置，系统和方法用于分配调味品，包括基础调味品以及至少一种添加剂。 在一些示例中，分配器装置包括分配器主体，其具有配置成接收基础调味品的上游入口和配置成与添加剂一起分配基础调味品的下游出口。 添加剂体构造成当基础调味品从上游入口输送到下游出口时，将添加剂供应到分配器本体中，使得基础调味品和添加剂同时经由下游出口分配。 所述系统和方法可操作地包括用于选择基础调味品的布置; 从多种添加剂中选择一种或多种添加剂; 并将基础调味品和添加剂供应到将基础调味品和添加剂分配在一起的分配器装置中。

公开(公告)号：US20140363548A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14249004

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: Cornelius, Inc.

Inventor： David K. Njaastad ,  Vincenzo DiFatta ,  Jeffrey DeBuhr

IPC: A23L2/54

CPC classification number: A23L2/54

Abstract: The present invention recognizes the need for an apparatus and method for creating carbonated beverages having a customizable carbonation level. The invention uses a CPU to control an inlet valve which connects a tank of pressurized carbon dioxide to a vessel containing the beverage to be carbonized. The tube connecting the tank of pressurized carbon dioxide to the vessel contains an orifice for reducing the carbon dioxide's flow rate, thereby increasing control over the amount of carbon dioxide introduced to the vessel. A motor agitates the vessel, causing the carbon dioxide to become absorbed in the beverage. During the pressurization process, the pressure inside the vessel is monitored by the CPU to determine whether more CO2 should be added to the vessel. An outlet valve causes excess pressure to drain from the vessel. An outlet orifice causes the pressure to release gradually, thus preventing the beverage from foaming.

Abstract translation: 本发明认识到需要一种用于产生具有可定制碳酸化水平的碳酸饮料的装置和方法。 本发明使用CPU来控制将加压二氧化碳罐连接到容纳待碳化饮料的容器的入口阀。 将加压二氧化碳罐连接到容器的管包含用于降低二氧化碳流速的孔口，从而增加对引入容器的二氧化碳量的控制。 马达搅动容器，导致二氧化碳在饮料中被吸收。 在加压过程中，由CPU监测容器内部的压力，以确定是否应该在容器中加入更多的二氧化碳。 出口阀导致过大的压力从容器中排出。 出口孔导致压力逐渐释放，从而防止饮料起泡。