Patents by Inventor Bruce J. Vahjen

Bruce J. Vahjen 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).

  • Hybrid beverage mixing and dispensing system
    Patent number: 4934567
    Abstract: A hybrid postmix beverage mixing and dispensing system wherein a beverage is mixed at an account from carbonated water and syrup, the brix ratio of which is precisely controlled by the use of a ratio proportioning pump. The mixed beverage is then delivered to a stabilizing tank, to stabilize the beverage and minimize problems with foaming thereof during dispensing. A single product delivery line then extends from the stabilizing tank to a relatively simple two way valve at the dispensing counter or station. The system is repeated for each different flavor available at the account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: PepsiCo
    Inventors: Bruce J. Vahjen, Martin Berger
  • Vending machine for beverages or the like
    Patent number: D287863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1987
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis A. Cedrone, Bruce J. Vahjen