Jeffrey L Rice

US Patent:

50336452, Jul 23, 1991

Filed:

Oct 19, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/616700

Inventors:

Joseph W. Shannon - Kent OH
Thomas S. Green - Kent OH
Jeffrey C. Rice - Hudson OH

Assignee:

ABC/Sebrn Tech Corp. - Akron OH

International Classification:

B67D 508

US Classification:

222 61

Abstract:

A carbonation system for a soft drink dispenser in which water is precooled and then introduced into an insulated tank where it is subjected to pressurized carbon dioxide. A pressure transducer monitors the pressure within the tank, with the dispensing of soda from the tank being regulated on a timed basis as a function of such pressure. The tank is periodically emptied and refilled to assure that the soda generated therein is fresh.

US Patent:

49038621, Feb 27, 1990

Filed:

Oct 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/107403

Inventors:

Joseph W. Shannon - Kent OH
Thomas S. Green - Kent OH
Jeffrey C. Rice - Hudson OH

Assignee:

ABC/Sebrn Tech. Corp., Inc. - Akron OH

International Classification:

B67D 508

US Classification:

222 54

Abstract:

A soft drink dispenser capable of rapidly dispensing carbonated beverages with minimized foaming action. The syrup and soda are dispensed separate from each other and allowed to mix upon the ice in a cup placed beneath the dispensing head. The dispensing of the syrup and soda is staged to minimize foaming while achieving optimum beverage taste. Syrup is dispensed from individual pumps which communicate with a bulk supply. The syrup is consolidated in the pumps, preventing waste or the introduction of "slugs" into the dispensing line. The temperature of the syrup is monitored and compensation is made during the dispensing cycle to accommodate changes in viscosity. In generating soda, water is precooled and then introduced into an insulated tank where it is subjected to pressurized carbon dioxide. In the pour head, a cluster of soda orifices are peripherally encompassed by syrup orifices, certain of which are angled to cause the syrup to convolute the stream of soda. The syrup is spaced from the soda and maintains a spaced relationship until entry into the cup or glass.