Patents Assigned to COLA
  • Automated beverage dispensing system with vertical staging
    Patent number: 9327958
    Abstract: The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for use with a number of cups. The automated beverage dispenser may include a carousel with a number of shelves, a first actuator such that first actuator may maneuver the shelves in a first direction, a second actuator positioned adjacent to the carousel, and a gripper positioned on the second actuator such that the second actuator may maneuver one of the cups by the gripper in a second direction to one of the shelves of the carousel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Angus, Kenneth Andrew Nicoll, Arjun Vinoo Caprihan, Brendyn Murray Rodgers, Christopher John Leigh-Lancaster, Ian Stewart Fitzpatrick
  • Beverage dispenser container and carton
    Patent number: 9321622
    Abstract: A container for insertion of a carton containing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser is disclosed. The container may include a base surface and a front surface, a back surface, and two side surfaces that may extend from the base surface. The surfaces may define a cavity sized to receive the carton. A method for inserting the carton containing the beverage ingredient into the beverage dispenser is disclosed. The method includes inserting the carton into the container, partially inserting the container into the beverage dispenser, and causing a fitment to engage the beverage dispenser. The fitment protruding from the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Bryan Connerat, Mark Friedlein, Carlos J. Ayala-Diaz
  • System and method for forming a metal beverage container using blow molding
    Patent number: 9321093
    Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing a metal vessel may include providing a preform being formed of a work hardened metal. The preform may have an open portion, a closed end portion, and body portion. A multiple segment mold may be closed around the preform. The preform may be blow molded by causing a step-like change in pressure within the preform to cause the preform to take a shape defined by the mold. The molded preform may be removed from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: John Adams, Rajesh Gopalaswamy
  • DISTRIBUTED PROMOTION MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20160092931
    Abstract: Technologies are provided herein for distributed promotion management. According to a method for distributed promotion management, a device identification may be provided by a consumer electronic device that may comprise a dispensing device. An event notification may be received at the consumer electronic device. The event notification may be based upon the provided device identification. A promotional screen may then be displayed. The promotional screen may comprise a limited time offer section displaying a limited time offer. The limited time offer may be based on the received event notification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott Cuppari, Davinder Sawhney
  • Display devices
    Patent number: 9269283
    Abstract: A display device includes a base structure with a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure. Each of the modules includes a plurality of actuator assemblies, with each of the actuator assemblies being individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules. The controller is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: William Jefferson Jurewicz, James Allen Squires, Barrett David Haroldson, Lawrence Alexander Duarte, Jeremiah Matthew Hueske, Lo Chi Kwong, Shawn Roske, Julio Obelleiro
  • Pallet transportation assembly and processes of transporting pallets using the same
    Patent number: 9260125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pallet transportation assembly comprising a first tine, a second tine, and a body coupled to the first and second tines comprising a tine adjustment system, a wheel, and a vertical backing portion, wherein the first or second tine further comprises a riser hinged to the first or second tine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Charles Ellington, Nicholas Elsworth Petroff, Jr., Melvin D. Reeves, II, John P. Barry, Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr.
  • Display devices
    Patent number: 9257061
    Abstract: A display device includes a base structure, a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure, where each of the modules include a plurality of actuator assemblies. Each of the actuator assemblies is individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules and is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: William Jefferson Jurewicz, James Allen Squires, Barrett David Haroldson, Lawrence Alexander Duarte, Jeremiah Matthew Hueske, Lo Chi Kwong, Shawn Roske, Julio Obelleiro, Mervin Perkins, Ryan West, Peter Revelas, Jonathan Kirschner, Lisa R. Marchbanks, Marjorie Presten, Katherine Marie Brown, Jeremy D. Billig, Gregory Oren Bryant
  • Systems and methods for providing a combined product for dispensing from a product dispenser
    Patent number: 9245402
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for providing a combined product for dispensing from a product dispenser. In one embodiment, a system can provide a combined product for dispensing from a product dispenser. The system can include a code generation module operable to receive data associated with a plurality of product recipes; and generate a machine readable item with a combined recipe including the plurality of product recipes, wherein the machine readable item configures a product dispenser to dispense the combined recipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: C. Brad Green, William J. Moore, David O. Slagley, David R. Newman, Gregg Carpenter, Gene Farrell, Scott Cuppari, Cynthia D. Jones
  • Method for making rebaudioside X
    Patent number: 9243273
    Abstract: Methods of preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly rebaudiosides A, D and X are described. The method includes expression of UDP-glucosyltransferases from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, which are capable converting certain steviol glycosides to rebaudiosides A, D and X. The highly purified rebaudiosides A, D and X, are useful as non-caloric sweetener in edible and chewable compositions such as any beverages, confectioneries, bakery products, cookies, and chewing gums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignees: PureCircle Sdn Bhd, The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Avetik Markosyan, Cyrille Jarrin, Patrick Robe, Rob ter Halle, Indra Prakash, Venkata Sai Prakash Chaturvedula
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D748986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Jae Ho Cha, Sterling Lane Steward, Kris Tomasson
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D749423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Simon Alan Daniel, Robert Christopher Young, Thomas Vaubourgeix, Sterling Steward
  • Drinking glass
    Patent number: D749907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventor: Thomas Meyerhoffer
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D749955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Richard Carroll Staten, Charles Scott Hargrove
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D749958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Carrie Brune, Terri L. Gunder, Javier Verdura
  • Beverage dispenser
    Patent number: D750407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Jae Ho Cha, Kris Tomasson, David Harvey, Daniel S. Quartarone, Scott M. Harrison, Simon Alan Daniel, Christopher Michael Weston
  • Beverage dispenser
    Patent number: D750408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Jae Ho Cha, Kris Tomasson, David Harvey, Daniel S. Quartarone, Scott M. Harrison, Simon Alan Daniel, Christopher Michael Weston
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D750497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Carlton A. Gibbs, Tutul Rahman
  • Beverage dispenser
    Patent number: D751330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Scott M. Harrison, Jae Ho Cha, Kris Tomasson, David Harvey, Daniel S. Quartarone, Simon Alan Daniel, Christopher Michael Weston
  • Beverage dispenser
    Patent number: D752910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Kris Tomasson, David Harvey, Daniel S. Quartarone, Scott M. Harrison, Jae Ho Cha, Simon Alan Daniel, Christopher Michael Weston
  • Drinking glass
    Patent number: D754482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventor: Jae Ho Cha