Patents by Inventor Alejandro J. Santamaria

Alejandro J. Santamaria has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10766756
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a beverage nozzle for mixing at least a first beverage ingredient and a second beverage ingredient into a homogeneous mixture. The beverage nozzle comprising a housing comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first inlet in fluid communication with the housing. The first inlet is configured to provide the first beverage ingredient to the housing. The beverage nozzle also includes a second inlet in fluid communication with the housing. The second inlet is configured to provide the second beverage ingredient to the housing. In addition, the beverage nozzle includes a mixing core disposed within the housing. The mixing core is configured to mix the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into the homogeneous mixture. Further, the beverage nozzle includes an outlet disposed about the housing, wherein the homogeneous mixture exits the housing by way of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Shaun B. Gatipon, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Joshua B. Wilson, Robert B. Brownell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190194009
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a beverage nozzle for mixing at least a first beverage ingredient and a second beverage ingredient into a homogeneous mixture. The beverage nozzle comprising a housing comprising a first portion and a second portion and a first inlet in fluid communication with the housing. The first inlet is configured to provide the first beverage ingredient to the housing. The beverage nozzle also includes a second inlet in fluid communication with the housing. The second inlet is configured to provide the second beverage ingredient to the housing. In addition, the beverage nozzle includes a mixing core disposed within the housing. The mixing core is configured to mix the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into the homogeneous mixture. Further, the beverage nozzle includes an outlet disposed about the housing, wherein the homogeneous mixture exits the housing by way of the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Shaun B. Gatipon, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Joshua B. Wilson, Robert B. Brownell, JR.
  • Patent number: 10266382
    Abstract: A beverage nozzle for mixing at least a first beverage ingredient and a second beverage ingredient into a homogeneous mixture is disclosed herein. The beverage nozzle may include a housing having a first portion and a second portion. A first inlet may be in fluid communication with the housing. The first inlet may be configured to provide the first beverage ingredient to the housing. A second inlet may be in fluid communication with the housing. The second inlet may be configured to provide the second beverage ingredient to the housing. The beverage nozzle also may include a mixing core disposed within the housing. The mixing core may be configured to mix the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into the homogeneous mixture. An outlet may be disposed about the housing. The homogeneous mixture may exit the housing by way of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Shaun B. Gatipon, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Joshua B. Wilson, Robert B. Brownell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170158483
    Abstract: A beverage nozzle for mixing at least a first beverage ingredient and a second beverage ingredient into a homogeneous mixture is disclosed herein. The beverage nozzle may include a housing having a first portion and a second portion. A first inlet may be in fluid communication with the housing. The first inlet may be configured to provide the first beverage ingredient to the housing. A second inlet may be in fluid communication with the housing. The second inlet may be configured to provide the second beverage ingredient to the housing. The beverage nozzle also may include a mixing core disposed within the housing. The mixing core may be configured to mix the first beverage ingredient and the second beverage ingredient into the homogeneous mixture. An outlet may be disposed about the housing. The homogeneous mixture may exit the housing by way of the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Shaun B. Gatipon, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Joshua B. Wilson, Robert B. Brownell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7975884
    Abstract: The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Mathabel, Howard C. Chasteen, Mark A. Jacober, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Andrew F. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20080011786
    Abstract: The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Richard R. Mathabel, Howard C. Chasteen, Mark A. Jacober, Alejandro J. Santamaria, Andrew F. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20040094559
    Abstract: A can end is provided that has a three part chuck wall. The first chuck wall has an angle of 20 degrees to 35 degrees as measured from an axis perpendicular to the can end. The second chuck wall has an angle of 4 degrees to 27 degrees as measured from the axis. The third chuck wall has an angle of 18 degrees to 32 degrees as measured from the axis. Tooling adapted to manufacture the can end is also provided. Additionally, a seaming chuck is provided that has a recess that is adapted to avoid contact with radii of curvature along the chuck wall during seaming of the can end to a can body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Alejandro J. Santamaria, Richard R. Mathabel, Darl G. Boysel
  • Patent number: 6736283
    Abstract: A can end is provided that has a three part chuck wall. The first chuck wall has an angle of 20 degrees to 35 degrees as measured from an axis perpendicular to the can end. The second chuck wall has an angle of 4 degrees to 27 degrees as measured from the axis. The third chuck wall has an angle of 18 degrees to 32 degrees as measured from the axis. Tooling adapted to manufacture the can end is also provided. Additionally, a seaming chuck is provided that has a recess that is adapted to avoid contact with radii of curvature along the chuck wall during seaming of the can end to a can body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Alejandro J. Santamaria, Richard R. Mathabel, Darl G. Boysel
  • Patent number: D708522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Alejandro J. Santamaria, Scott Curtis Biondich, Darryl J. Dawson, Sr.