Son N Tran

US Patent:

8340815, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204531

Inventors:

Dan Peters - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700236, 700232, 700239, 700240

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a user interface operable to receive consumer inputs and to present product selection information. In addition, the product dispenser can include a reader configured to obtain identification information associated with a consumer. The product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the reader and user interface, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive from the reader identification information associated with a consumer. The controller can also be operable to execute a set of instructions operable to retrieve consumer information based at least in part on the identification information, and provide product selection information at the user interface based at least in part on the consumer information.

US Patent:

20080236180, Oct 2, 2008

Filed:

Mar 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/693595

Inventors:

Son Van Tran - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

F25B 19/00

US Classification:

62231, 62181

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for operating a condenser fan. The systems and methods may include a compressor and a condenser fan, where the condenser fan is operable in a forward mode and a reverse mode. The systems and methods may further include a programmable timer/microcontroller in communication with the compressor and the condenser fan, where the programmable timer/microcontroller operates the condenser fan between the forward mode and the reverse mode independently of a running cycle of the compressor.

US Patent:

20090065520, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204514

Inventors:

Dan Peters - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G07F 11/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

221 1, 705 26, 221 7

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for facilitating consumer-dispenser interactions. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a reader configured to read machine readable item. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the reader, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive information from the machine readable item associated with a consumer via the reader. Moreover, the controller can be further operable to execute a set of instructions to configure at least one characteristic based at least part on the information from the machine readable item, and dispense a product.

US Patent:

20090069930, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204505

Inventors:

Dan Peters - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
B67D 5/56
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

700236, 2221291, 705 28

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. One embodiment of the invention can provide a product dispenser. The product dispenser can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive a plurality of product ingredients. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive product data associated with the plurality of product ingredients. Moreover, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to track usage of the plurality of product ingredients when at least one product is dispensed. Furthermore, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to update the product data during or after dispensing of a product or installation of one or more product ingredients in the ingredient matrix.

US Patent:

20090069931, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204544

Inventors:

Dan Peters - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06F 19/00
A47F 1/04

US Classification:

700236

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. In one embodiment, a system comprising a product dispenser and processor can be provided. The processor can be operable to execute a set of instructions operable to receive a consumer preference to receive a notification associated with a product. The set of instructions can be further operable to determine whether the product is being offered, and based at least in part on the consumer preference, notify the consumer regarding availability of the product from the product dispenser.

US Patent:

20090069949, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204485

Inventors:

Gregg Carpenter - Marietta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G05D 11/13
B67D 5/56

US Classification:

700283, 2221294, 2221445, 2221451, 222 1

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for providing dynamic ingredient matrix reconfiguration in a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive one or more ingredient packages within respective locations. In addition, the system can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix and operable to execute a set of instructions operable to receive information associated with one or more ingredient packages. Furthermore, the controller can be operable to determine at least one location within the ingredient matrix for a selected one or more ingredient packages, and output the at least one location within the ingredient matrix for insertion of selected one or more ingredient packages.

US Patent:

20090070234, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204494

Inventors:

Dan Peters - Alpharetta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 27

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for consumer-dispenser interactions. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a user interface operable to interact with a consumer and receive at least one input from the consumer. The product dispenser can also include a controller comprising a set of instructions operable to receive a request from a consumer to dispense a custom product. In addition, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions operable to present via the user interface a at least one of a list of selectable product ingredients or adjustable product formulation parameters. Moreover, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions operable to dispense a product based at least in part on one or more of the selectable ingredients or selected formulation parameters.

US Patent:

20130079926, Mar 28, 2013

Filed:

Nov 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/683987

Inventors:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA, US
Son V. Tran - Alpharetta GA, US
David R. Newman - Atlanta GA, US
Leonard F. Antao - Smyrna GA, US
David O. Slagley - Roswell GA, US
H. Brock Kolls - Alpharetta GA, US

Assignee:

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700238, 700232

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. In one embodiment, a product dispenser is provided. The product dispenser can include a user interface operable to receive consumer inputs and to present product selection information. In addition, the product dispenser can include a reader configured to obtain identification information associated with a consumer. The product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the reader and user interface, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive from the reader identification information associated with a consumer. The controller can also be operable to execute a set of instructions operable to retrieve consumer information based at least in part on the identification information, and provide product selection information at the user interface based at least in part on the consumer information.