Patents by Inventor David R. Newman

David R. Newman 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: 6550641
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 6550642
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 6536626
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20020092866
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Danlel S. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20020092868
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20020088824
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 6364159
    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: The Coca Cola Company
    Inventors: David R. Newman, Daniel S. Quartarone
  • Patent number: D442011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana
  • Patent number: D448600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana
  • Patent number: D454161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana
  • Patent number: D455787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana
  • Patent number: D463193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana
  • Patent number: D463945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Ellen Sandor, David R. Newman, Paul A. Phillips, Raymond Exton, Charles C. Keane, Gustavo Fontana