Patents by Inventor Bernard M. Boehnlein, Sr.

Bernard M. Boehnlein, Sr. 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: 4362178
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements to a Figal Washer System. A Figal Washer System is a system for washing Figal five gallon syrup containers utilized in the beverage dispensing art. The improvements to the Figal Washer System of the present invention are directed to improving the production efficiency, the Figal discharge, and the time required for routine and scheduled maintenance on the Figal washing system. The modifications which are considered to contribute to the overall machine operation are directed to improvements relating to production efficiency, which include rail and carriage modifications. A rail is installed inside the washer, beginning just beyond the loading station, for providing jam protection. The figal container carriage has been modified to ensure that the Figal's remain in the carriages between the loading station and the first rinse station, two spring wheels are added.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Assignee: Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Frye, Bernard M. Boehnlein, Sr.