Patents Assigned to FBD Partnership
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Publication number: 20190098914Abstract: Applicants have created an improved multi-flavor food and/or beverage dispenser including an improved nozzle for injection of flavored liquids into a base liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Igor V. POPOV, Clifton JONES, Alejandro RAMIREZ, Jeanko J. LARA, Matthew GATES
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Patent number: 10034488Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Andrew Graczyk, Alejandro Ramirez, Adam Raybin, Daniel J. Seiler
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Publication number: 20180199589Abstract: A machine for producing frozen comestibles having a control system based on one or more operational characteristics, including product characteristics, to control the consistency and quality of the comestible, and to extend the useful lifespans of its components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIP, LPInventors: DANIEL J. SEILER, R. CRAIG COBABE
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Publication number: 20180103656Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIP, LPInventors: Carlos ACOSTA, Michael Ryan LASCH, Gilbert SALAZAR, Joshua Gary WARD
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Publication number: 20180106515Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed. Applicants have further created improved methods and apparatuses for to control the refrigeration and freezing systems of the exemplary frozen product machines are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIP, LPInventors: R. Craig COBABE, Stephen K. VERSTEEG
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Publication number: 20180027841Abstract: An improved beverage dispensing system includes a main system structure and an improved dispensing structure. The main system structure includes a freezing chamber for freezing a food item to be dispensed by the system and elements for conveying the unfrozen food item into the freezing chamber, for freezing the food item within the chamber and maintaining the overall proper operation of the system. The food item to be dispensed by the main system structure may be a frozen carbonated beverage. The improved dispensing structure that operates such that the venturi effect will create a pressure differential across a venturi insert tending to pull (or push) dispensed product through a venturi insert and out of the dispensing portion of a faceplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventor: Matthew GATES
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Publication number: 20170027186Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Matthew GATES, Adam RAYBIN, Gilbert SALAZAR
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Publication number: 20170030467Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Stephen K. VERSTEEG, Gilbert SALAZAR
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Publication number: 20170027185Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Carlos ACOSTA, Andrew GRACZYK, Gilbert SALAZAR
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Publication number: 20170027189Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Andrew GRACZYK, Alejandro RAMIREZ, Adam RAYBIN, Daniel J. SEILER
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Publication number: 20170027188Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Adam RAYBIN, Gilbert SALAZAR
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Patent number: 9457386Abstract: A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Matthew Grayson Gates, Jimmy Irving Frank, David A. Renaud
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Publication number: 20160245573Abstract: The inventions disclosed and taught herein relate generally to frozen beverage machines; and more specifically relate to improved methods of and apparatuses for controlling the consistency and quality of the dispensed beverage product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Jimmy I. FRANK, Daniel J. SEILER, Darren SIMMONS, Jun YANG
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Publication number: 20160245564Abstract: The inventions disclosed and taught herein relate generally to frozen beverage machines; and more specifically relate to improved methods of and apparatuses for controlling the consistency and quality of the dispensed beverage product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Jimmy I. FRANK, Clinton D. FINSTAD, Daniel J. SEILER, Darren SIMMONS, Jun YANG
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Publication number: 20160229675Abstract: Applicants have created an improved multi-flavor food and/or beverage dispenser including an improved nozzle for injection of flavored liquids into a base liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Igor V. POPOV, Clifton JONES, Alejandro RAMIREZ, Jeanko J. LARA, Matthew GATES
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Patent number: 9388033Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: FBD PARTNERSHIP, LPInventor: Matthew Gates
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Patent number: 9173521Abstract: A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: FBD Partnership, LPInventors: Matthew Grayson Gates, Jimmy Irving Frank, David A. Renaud
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Patent number: 9016523Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes a nozzle body with a plurality of ingredient inlets and a water inlet disposed in the nozzle body. A diffuser is connected to the nozzle body and has floor with a plurality of holes therethrough. A nozzle cap is connected to the diffuser and has an outlet. A first mixing chamber is formed between the ingredient inlets and the diffuser floor, and a second mixing chamber is formed between the diffuser and the outlet, with the second mixing chamber being configured to receive fluid from the first mixing chamber via the holes in the diffuser floor. A first water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the first mixing chamber, and a second water flow path is situated between the water inlet and the second mixing chamber, wherein the second water flow path bypasses the first mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: FBD Partnership, LPInventor: Matthew Gates
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Patent number: 8875732Abstract: A food dispensing machine includes a product chamber and an ingredients source including a gas source connected to the product chamber. A flow control device is configured to control ingredients flow from the ingredients source to the product chamber. A pressure measurement device is configured to output a gas pressure signal, and a controller is configured to receive the gas pressure signal and determine a gas flow control signal based on the gas pressure signal. The controller outputs the gas flow control signal to the flow control device.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: FBD PartnershipInventor: Craig Cloud
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Publication number: 20140209635Abstract: An improved frozen beverage dispenser including one or more freezing/dispensing units and a refrigeration unit. The freezing/dispensing unit may include a freezing chamber, an integral accumulator, refrigeration valves and one or more dispensing nozzle. The refrigeration unit may include a refrigeration apparatus and a controller that includes integrated microprocessors running custom algorithms controlling the overall operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIP, LPInventors: Matthew Gates, Thomas L. Guy, Craig Joy