Food containers with transponders

    公开(公告)号:US06572016B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US10151378

    申请日:2002-05-20

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10861 B65D25/205 B65D2203/10 G06K19/0723

    Abstract: Food and beverage containers with attached or connected transponders. In one embodiment, relatively inexpensive passive transponders are used and are embedded or otherwise attached to the food and beverage containers. A transponder exciter is placed in or near the food or beverage dispenser for energizing the transponder on the food or beverage container, and for discerning information therefrom. Alternatively, active transponders can be used and an non-exciter reader can be used. The information from the containers can be used to track the containers and control the amount of consumable material with which the containers are filled, the number of times the containers are filled, and the type of material with which the containers are filled.

    Food containers with transponders

    公开(公告)号:US06564999B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-20

    申请号:US09657496

    申请日:2000-09-08

    CPC classification number: G06K7/10861 B65D25/205 B65D2203/10 G06K19/0723

    Abstract: Food and beverage containers with attached or connected transponders. In one embodiment, relatively inexpensive passive transponders are used and are embedded or otherwise attached to the food and beverage containers. A transponder exciter is placed in or near the food or beverage dispenser for energizing the transponder on the food or beverage container, and for discerning information therefrom. Alternatively, active transponders can be used and an non-exciter reader can be used. The information from the containers can be used to track the containers and control the amount of consumable material with which the containers are filled, the number of times the containers are filled, and the type of material with which the containers are filled.

    Method and apparatus for advertising adjacent to a beverage dispenser to facilitate advertising income device placement in high traffic venues
    3.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for advertising adjacent to a beverage dispenser to facilitate advertising income device placement in high traffic venues 审中-公开
    用于在饮料分配器附近进行广告的方法和装置,以便于广告收入装置放置在高交通场所中

    公开(公告)号:US20090014466A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-15

    申请号:US12217684

    申请日:2008-07-08

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for advertising adjacent to a beverage dispenser to reduce the cost of placing and maintaining a beverage dispenser in a retail outlet. A beverage dispenser, and most preferably a beverage dispenser that is specially equipped to display advertisements for at least one of the beverages being dispensed, is placed in a retail outlet. The advertisements are displayed over a period of time and preferably the amount of beverage dispensed during that time period is tracked and recorded. The amount of beverage dispensed can then be used to calculate an advertising fee to be paid by the beverage producer. The advertising fee is used to offset the purchase or lease price of the beverage dispenser, and is most preferably paid directly to the preferred provider of the beverage dispenser.

    Abstract translation: 用于在饮料分配器附近进行广告的装置和方法,以降低在零售店中放置和维持饮料分配器的成本。 饮料分配器,最优选地是特别装备用于显示正在分配的至少一种饮料的广告的饮料分配器被放置在零售商店中。 广告在一段时间内显示,并且优选地跟踪并记录在该时间段期间分配的饮料量。 然后可以使用分配的饮料量来计算由饮料生产商支付的广告费用。 广告费用于抵消饮料分配器的购买或租赁价格,最优选直接支付给饮料分配器的优选供应商。

    Apparatus and method for sterilizing a fluid dispensing device
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for sterilizing a fluid dispensing device 有权
    用于灭菌流体分配装置的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06382467B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-07

    申请号:US09803827

    申请日:2001-03-12

    Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To improve temperature control and cooling efficiency, the present invention preferably employs heat exchangers adjacent to the nozzle assemblies. The present invention can take the form of a multi-fluid dispensing gun having such a nozzle and heat exchanger relationship and having the pressure controlling valve as described above. To further improve control of comestible fluid temperature, the present invention preferably has an evaporator pressure regulator to control refrigerant pressure upstream of the refrigeration system compressor and a hot gas bypass valve to control refrigerant temperature.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的优选实施例具有能够控制离开喷嘴组件的可食流体的压力的喷嘴组件,其中制冷剂压力和温度可控制以使得能够控制可食用流体温度的冷冻系统,连接到可食用流体中的可食用流体的热交换器 喷嘴,用于对系统外部和内部进行灭菌的紫外线灭菌系统,以及能够冷却并选择性地分配供应给其的几种可食用流体中的一种的手持食品流体分配器。 为了提高温度控制和冷却效率,本发明优选采用与喷嘴组件相邻的热交换器。 本发明可以采用具有这种喷嘴和热交换器关系的多流体分配枪的形式,并具有如上所述的压力控制阀。 为了进一步提高食用液温度的控制,本发明优选具有用于控制制冷系统压缩机上游的制冷剂压力的蒸发器压力调节器和用于控制制冷剂温度的热气旁通阀。

    Apparatus and method for sterilizing a fluid dispensing device

    公开(公告)号:US06216918B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-17

    申请号:US09438113

    申请日:1999-11-10

    Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzles in one highly preferred embodiment, each nozzle preferably has a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions. To improve temperature control and cooling efficiency, the present invention preferably employs heat exchangers adjacent to the nozzle assemblies. Due to their locations close to the nozzle assemblies, the heat exchangers generate convective recirculation through the nozzle assemblies to cool comestible fluid to the discharge openings thereof. The present invention can take the form of a multi-fluid dispensing gun having such a nozzle and heat exchanger relationship and having the pressure controlling valve as described above. To further improve control of comestible fluid temperature, the present invention preferably has an evaporator pressure regulator to control refrigerant pressure upstream of the refrigeration system compressor and a hot gas bypass valve to control refrigerant temperature.

    Filter Assembly Sump Liner
    6.
    发明申请
    Filter Assembly Sump Liner 审中-公开
    过滤器组装油底壳

    公开(公告)号:US20090230050A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-17

    申请号:US12253049

    申请日:2008-10-16

    CPC classification number: B01D29/15 B01D2201/307

    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a sump liner for use with a fluid filter assembly in an appliance. The sump liner includes an open end configured to be coupled to the housing and a closed end opposite from the open end. The sump liner includes a body between the open end and the closed end with the body including at least one corrugated wall. The sump liner includes a cartridge-receiving cavity formed by the body and the closed end. The cartridge-receiving cavity is configured to at least partially cover a filter cartridge when the filter cartridge is inserted into and removed from the sump. The sump liner substantially prevents fluid from the filter cartridge from contacting the sump.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于与器具中的流体过滤器组件一起使用的贮槽衬套。 贮槽衬套包括构造成联接到壳体的开口端和与开口端相对的封闭端。 贮槽衬套包括在开口端和封闭端之间的主体,主体包括至少一个波纹壁。 贮槽衬套包括由主体和封闭端形成的盒容纳腔。 墨盒接收腔被构造成当过滤器滤芯插入并从集水器移除时至少部分地覆盖滤筒。 贮槽衬垫基本上防止来自过滤器滤芯的流体接触贮槽。

    Low volume per output large in-line filter assembly
    7.
    发明申请
    Low volume per output large in-line filter assembly 审中-公开
    每输出量少的大型在线过滤器总成

    公开(公告)号:US20070251878A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-01

    申请号:US11415409

    申请日:2006-05-01

    Abstract: A low volume per outlet (LVPO) large in-line filter and quick disconnect valve. The LVPO filter can include inlet and outlet ports perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the filter. A semi-spherical end-cap and an inlet can produce a laminar flow. The inlet and outlet can include quick connect couplings for connecting and disconnecting hoses. A quick disconnect valve can enable filter replacement.

    Abstract translation: 每个出口的低容积(LVPO)大型在线过滤器和快速断开阀。 LVPO过滤器可以包括垂直于过滤器纵轴的入口和出口。 半球形端盖和入口可以产生层流。 入口和出口可以包括用于连接和断开软管的快速连接联轴器。 快速断开阀可以使过滤器更换。

    Rapid comestible fluid dispensing apparatus and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Rapid comestible fluid dispensing apparatus and method 失效
    快速食物流体分配装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06354341B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-12

    申请号:US09437673

    申请日:1999-11-10

    Abstract: A nozzle assembly is disclosed which is capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzle of the nozzle assembly, the nozzle can be provided with a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by increasing a volume within the nozzle assembly, such as by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

    Abstract translation: 公开了能够控制离开喷嘴组件的可食流体的压力的喷嘴组件。 为了将具有齿条压力的食用流体提供给喷嘴组件的喷嘴,喷嘴可以设置有可移动通过多个关闭位置的阀,以改变喷嘴内的压力。 在流体分配之前,优选地通过增加喷嘴组件内的体积来减少喷嘴处的压力,例如通过在其闭合位置的范围内致动阀。

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