Mark Bush

US Patent:

6892899, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Oct 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/312313

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Pete McNamee - Beloit WI, US
Mark Bush - Rockton IL, US

Assignee:

Carrier Commerical Refrigeration, Inc. - Syracuse NY

International Classification:

A23G009/28

US Classification:

222 1, 222 63, 222108, 2221455, 222333, 222494, 137846

Abstract:

A pump transfers syrup through a supply line and through a valve assembly for mixing with ice cream in a mixing chamber to form a frozen dessert or milkshake. When the syrup flows through the passive valve, the pressure along the supply line increases. When syrup delivery is complete, a first timer is initiated to dispense ice cream into the mixing chamber for 0. 4 seconds to flush out any remaining syrup. A second timer is also initiated when the syrup delivery is complete to reverse the pump for 0. 2 seconds to remove the residual pressure in the supply line. By removing the residuals pressure, syrup in the supply line is prevented from oozing out of the valve apparatus and into the mixing chamber.

US Patent:

7014076, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Oct 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/272233

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Pete McNamee - Beloit WI, US
Mark Bush - Rockton IL, US
Jon Peter Gilchrist - Lake Zurich IL, US

Assignee:

Carrier Commercial Registration, Inc. - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

B67D 3/00

US Classification:

222504, 251 636, 137102

Abstract:

A syrup delivery system delivers flavored syrup. A solenoid introduces air into the system and into an inlet of an exhaust diverter including a flexible diaphragm. The air exits the exhaust diverter through an outlet for entry into a syrup valve that dispenses the syrup. After dispensing of the syrup, the solenoid blocks air from entering the system. The air from the syrup valve reenters the exhaust diverter through the outlet. The air exits the exhaust diverter through the contaminated air exhaust. The air pushes on the flexible diaphragm, which contacts a seating surface around the inlet, preventing the air from exiting the exhaust diverter through the inlet. The remaining air in the system passes into the expansion tank and is diffused, causing any contaminates in the air to fall to the bottom of the expansion tank. The exhaust air is also subjected to a turbulent air flow path in the expansion tank that further separate any contaminants from the air. The remaining air is then vented to the atmosphere through the solenoid drain.

US Patent:

7048523, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Mar 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/391678

Inventors:

Mark Bush - Rockton IL, US
Pete McNamee - Beloit WI, US
James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US

Assignee:

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Inc. - Syracuse NY

International Classification:

F04B 39/10

US Classification:

417566, 417571, 222529

Abstract:

Mix and air combine in a mixing chamber of a housing of a frozen product system to form a mixture. A cap received in one end of the housing includes an air inlet, a mix inlet, and two mixture outlets. An integral orifice received in the air inlet regulates the amount of air that flows into the mixing chamber. A gasket positioned adjacent the cap provides a liquid tight seal that prevents air and mix from entering the mixing chamber when the mixture is dispensed from the mixing chamber and to prevent the mixture from exiting the freezing cylinder while air and mix are drawn into the mixing chamber. The gasket includes an air valve, a mix valve, and two mixture valves. An adapter draws air into the pump through an air hole and draws mix into the pump through a mix hole. A piston slides in the mixing chamber to dispense the mixture through mixture holes. The cap includes a plurality of protrusions that engage holes in the adapter to ensure proper alignment of the cap and the adapter.

US Patent:

7798367, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Mar 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/394916

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Mark E. Bush - Rockton IL, US
Peter F. McNamee - Beloit WI, US

Assignee:

Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B67D 7/74

US Classification:

2221456, 2221291, 222459, 3661851, 366338

Abstract:

A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system, diluent delivery system, concentrate delivery system, mixing and dispensing system, and control system. For example, the mixing and dispensing system includes a mixing nozzle that has several novel aspects. Such novel aspects include an elevated blocking surface that directly faces the inlet of a pressurized diluent in order to create turbulence for the mixing, and novel constructions of a depressurizing section together with a funnel-shaped passageway that reduces splashing.

US Patent:

7905243, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Apr 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/296295

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Mark E. Bush - Rockton IL, US

Assignee:

Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

E03B 1/00

US Classification:

137 2, 137846, 2511491

Abstract:

A mechanism to check fluid flow from a tube or spigot when it is disconnected from a downstream conduit is provided. The mechanism includes a duckbill check valve that has its bills pointed in the upstream direction. To keep the bills apart for the fluid flow to continue, the downstream conduit has to be inserted against the underside of the bills. Once the downstream conduit separates from the valve, the valve closes itself.

US Patent:

8006866, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

12/095214

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Mark E. Bush - Rockton IL, US
Peter F. McNamee - Beloit WI, US

Assignee:

Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B67D 7/14
B67D 7/74
B67D 7/80

US Classification:

222 1, 2221291, 222 63, 2221466, 222 23, 222 57

Abstract:

A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system (), diluent delivery system (), concentrate delivery system (), mixing and dispensing system (), and control system. The refrigeration system () employs a plate heat exchanger to provide on demand refrigeration of an intermittent water flow. The diluent delivery system includes a flowmeter/solenoid/check-valve assembly. The concentrate delivery system employs a positive displacement pump. The mixing and dispensing system includes a mixing nozzle () that has a locking feature such that an elevated blocking surface directly faces the inlet of pressurized diluent to create turbulence. The control system receives package-specific information from a scanner and diluent flow rate information from the flowmeter, and then determines the pump speed in order to set a desired mix ratio.

US Patent:

8025184, Sep 27, 2011

Filed:

Dec 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

12/093379

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Mark E. Bush - Rockton IL, US

Assignee:

Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B67D 7/74

US Classification:

2221293, 222 20, 222 36, 222 71, 222 74

Abstract:

A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system, diluent delivery system, concentrate delivery system, mixing and dispensing system, and control system. The refrigeration system employs a plate heat exchanger to provide on demand refrigeration of an intermittent water flow. The diluent delivery system includes a flowmeter/solenoid/check-valve assembly. The concentrate delivery system employs a positive displacement pump. The mixing and dispensing system includes a mixing nozzle that has a locking feature such that an elevated blocking surface directly faces the inlet of pressurized diluent to create turbulence. The control system receives package-specific information from a scanner and diluent flow rate information from the flowmeter, and then determines the pump speed in order to set a desired mix ratio.

US Patent:

8083100, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Aug 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/855325

Inventors:

James J. Minard - South Beloit IL, US
Mark E. Bush - Rockton IL, US
Peter F. McNamee - Beloit WI, US

Assignee:

Carrier Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B67D 7/74

US Classification:

222 1, 2221291, 2221456, 222459, 3661851, 366338

Abstract:

A beverage dispenser provides numerous inventive features in its refrigeration system, diluent delivery system, concentrate delivery system, mixing and dispensing system, and control system. The refrigeration system employs a plate heat exchanger to provide on demand refrigeration of an intermittent water flow. The diluent delivery system includes a flowmeter/solenoid/check-valve assembly. The concentrate delivery system employs a positive displacement pump. The mixing and dispensing system includes a mixing nozzle that has a locking feature such that an elevated blocking surface directly faces the inlet of pressurized diluent to create turbulence. The control system receives package-specific information from a scanner and diluent flow rate information from the flowmeter, and then determines the pump speed in order to set a desired mix ratio.

Address:

4013 Bordeaux Dr, Janesville, WI 53546

Phone:

6087414980

VIN:

JTHCE96S470009983

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

GS 350

Year:

2007

Address:

4013 Bordeaux Dr, Janesville, WI 53546

Phone:

6087414980

VIN:

1NXBR32E57Z855204

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

COROLLA

Year:

2007