Richard A Kennedy

US Patent:

6574636, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

May 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/305816

Inventors:

Richard E. Balon - Wheaton IL
Asif F. Malik - Chicago IL
Jeffrey M. Wargin - Chicago IL
Michael A. Jackowski - Crystal Lake IL
Richard C. Kennedy - Chicago IL
Eduardo Navickas - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Accenture LLP - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06F 1730

US Classification:

707103, 707100, 717 1, 711144

Abstract:

A computer program is provided for developing a component based software package. The program includes a data component that stores, retrieves and manipulates data utilizing a plurality of functions. Also provided is an adapter component that transmits and receives data to/from the data component. A business component is included that serves as a data cache and includes logic for manipulating the data. A controller component is also included which is adapted to handle events generated by a user utilizing the business component to cache data and the adapter component to ultimately persist data to a data repository.

US Patent:

46840397, Aug 4, 1987

Filed:

Mar 28, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/594189

Inventors:

Henry Wasserstrom - Chicago IL
Richard T. Kennedy - Palos Heights IL

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B67D 556

US Classification:

2221291

Abstract:

A beverage dispenser valve assembly for dispensing a beverage mixed from a pressurized citrus concentrate containing pulp and a diluent. The valve assembly includes a body having a concentrate passageway with a valving chamber having a flexible diaphragm therein for controlling concentrate flow therethrough. The diaphragm sealingly separates the concentrate valving chamber into an air pressure region and a concentrate region. A compressed air line is connected to the fluid pressure region through a solenoid controlled three-way, valve which valve can maintain pressure on the diaphragm to hold it closed or alternatively vent the pressure to atmosphere, allowing the diaphragm to open under the pressure of the concentrate.