Patents Assigned to Ecowell
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Patent number: 10017372Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Ecowell, LLCInventors: Timothy William Bethuy, Preston Fitzjarrell David, Matthew J. Wiant
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Patent number: 10000370Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Ecowell, LLCInventors: Timothy William Bethuy, Preston Fitzjarrell David, Matthew J. Wiant
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Patent number: 9026245Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ecowell, LLCInventors: Donald E. Tilton, Cameron T. Wheeler, Brian L. Boler, Andrew C. Whitaker, Reid A. Schilperoort, Preston F. David
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Publication number: 20130231774Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Ecowell, LLCInventors: Donald E. Tilton, Cameron T. Wheeler, Brian L. Boler, Andrew C. Whitaker, Reid A. Schilperoort, Preston F. David
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Patent number: 8442674Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: EcowellInventors: Donald Edward Tilton, Cameron Todd Wheeler, Brian Lee Boler, Andrew Craig Whitaker, Reid Andrew Schilperoort, Preston Fitzjarrell David
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Patent number: 8126589Abstract: A vending machine for the distribution of beverages. The vending machine may also dispense a reusable beverage container. The vending machine may also fill a container purchased from the machine or provided by a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Ecowell, Inc.Inventor: Caryn Parker
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Publication number: 20120035761Abstract: Methods and apparatus describing a convenience beverage vending machine and its operation are described. An embedded computer interface allows consumers to create their own drinks or choose from a menu of drinks. Drinks are dispensed in a re-usable container. The beverages may be made from hot water, cold water or carbonated water that is mixed with various flavors of syrup, sweeteners and nutritional supplements. Identification may be presented and the computer recognizes the consumer and pulls up that consumer's account to determine funds available and previous drink selections and mixtures. The machine may incorporate an automatic cleaning cycle for both the valves and the dispense area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: EcowellInventors: Donald Edward Tilton, Cameron Todd Wheeler, Brian Lee Boler, Andrew Craig Whitaker, Reid Andrew Schilperoort, Preston Fitzjarrell David