William K Henninger

US Patent:

6685059, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Oct 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/965829

Inventors:

Brian C. Jones - New Hartford CT
David N. Evans - Ridgefield CT
Scott A. Dzibela - Carmel NY
John C. Nordenstrom - Blaine MN
Sanjay Kumar - Bethel CT
Russell J. Duchene - Torrington CT
Allen L. Rogala - Torrington CT
Michael J. Fodor - Torrington CA
William K. Henninger - Southington CT
Amir A. Faroqui - Chicopee MA

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 556

US Classification:

2221291, 2224815, 2221455, 2221462, 73304 R, 340620

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components, and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.

US Patent:

6988641, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662467

Inventors:

Brian C. Jones - New Hartford CT, US
David N. Evans - Ridgefield CT, US
Scott A. Dzibela - Carmel NY, US
John C. Nordenstrom - Blaine MN, US
Sanjay Kumar - Bethel CT, US
Russell J. Duchene - Torrington CT, US
Allen L. Rogala - Torrington CT, US
Michael J. Fodor - Torrington CT, US
William K. Henninger - Southington CT, US
Amir A. Faroqui - Chicopee MA, US

Assignee:

PepsiCo, Inc. - Purchase NY

International Classification:

B67D 5/56

US Classification:

2221291, 2221455, 2221462, 340620

Abstract:

A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf tea brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.

US Patent:

20070095400, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Nov 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/556270

Inventors:

Thomas Bergquist - Simsbury CT, US
Gary Pierko - East Hampton CT, US
William Henninger - Southington CT, US

Assignee:

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16K 31/12

US Classification:

137485000

Abstract:

A shut-off valve system operative to shut-off flow through a pipe or other conduit in response to one or more fault conditions, including in particular high current that may cause damage to piping or other components downstream of the shut-off valve. The high current may result from a lightning strike inducing high current flow through the conduit and fluid flow components connected inline with the conduit.

US Patent:

D3452824, Mar 22, 1994

Filed:

Jun 19, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/902297

Inventors:

William K. Henninger - Southington CT

Assignee:

Wilshire Partners - Cleveland OH

US Classification:

D 7393

US Patent:

52284867, Jul 20, 1993

Filed:

May 29, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/890674

Inventors:

William K. Henninger - Southington CT

Assignee:

Wilshire Partners - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B65B 130
B65B 3100

US Classification:

141 95

Abstract:

A control circuit for a beverage dispenser provides accurate uniform automatic cup filling. The circuit includes an initial latch feature which prevents premature shut-off of the dispenser valve and a mechanism for overcoming false cup-fill conditions to assure uniform filling.