Patents by Inventor Gurmeet Singh Bhutani
Gurmeet Singh Bhutani 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).
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Publication number: 20240138594Abstract: A universal snack dispenser capable of providing crisp snacks to customers offers a touchless experience and delivers a sufficient amount of the snacks independent of the type and container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Rahul Sadashiv Kamble, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Amandeep Singh Gulati
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Publication number: 20240119779Abstract: A vending machine includes a housing defining a product compartment and a front wall having a transparent portion. A platform is arranged within the product compartment of the vending machine for storing a product thereon, and the platform includes a first end opposite a second end. The vending machine further includes a product release mechanism that includes a gate arranged on the platform and movable from a closed position to an open position to release the product from the platform. A delivery bin having an open front end is arranged below the platform such that when the first gate is moved to the open position, the product falls under a force of gravity from the platform into the delivery bin for access by a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Sandeep JAIN
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Patent number: 11912560Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Vipin Arora, Rahul Sadashiv Kamble, Rohit Phanda, Somchat Tipnoysanga
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Patent number: 11900756Abstract: A vending machine includes a housing defining a product compartment and a front wall having a transparent portion. A platform is arranged within the product compartment of the vending machine for storing a product thereon, and the platform includes a first end opposite a second end. The vending machine further includes a product release mechanism that includes a gate arranged on the platform and movable from a closed position to an open position to release the product from the platform. A delivery bin having an open front end is arranged below the platform such that when the first gate is moved to the open position, the product falls under a force of gravity from the platform into the delivery bin for access by a consumer.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Sandeep Jain
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Patent number: 11837059Abstract: A method for dispensing a beverage container to a consumer. The method includes receiving in a beverage container dispenser a first beverage container that contains a beverage corresponding to a beverage selection of a user. The method further includes dispensing a second beverage container containing the beverage from a temperature-regulated compartment of the beverage container dispenser. The second beverage container that is dispensed from the temperature-regulated compartment corresponds to the beverage selection of the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Prashant Deshpande, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Brian D. Kelly, Wilton Brown
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Patent number: 11825962Abstract: A cooler includes a cabinet having an interior volume for storing a beverage container containing a beverage and a door for providing access to the interior volume of the cabinet. The cooler further includes a lock configured to maintain door in a closed position when the lock is engaged. The cooler includes a cooling unit configured to maintain the cabinet at a predetermined temperature and a temperature sensor arranged within the cabinet that detects a temperature within the cabinet. A control unit is in communication with the cooling unit and the temperature sensor, and the control unit is configured to control the cooling unit to maintain a temperature within the cabinet at a predetermined temperature as determined by the temperature sensor. The control unit may be configured to lock the door until a temperature within the cabinet is at the predetermined temperature.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Prashant Deshpande, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani
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Patent number: 11751700Abstract: Coolers for dispensing products, such as beverages, having multiple doors for accessing a single product compartment. A cooler may include a housing defining a product compartment; a top door coupled to a top surface of the housing at a hinge, the top door comprising a curved transparent panel; a vertical door coupled to a vertical front surface of the housing; a collapsible shelf disposed in the product compartment that is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position; and a lower shelf disposed below the collapsible shelf in the product compartment. A product disposed on the collapsible shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the extended position and a product disposed on the lower shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Jain, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani
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Publication number: 20230196863Abstract: A method for dispensing a beverage container to a consumer. The method includes receiving in a beverage container dispenser a first beverage container that contains a beverage corresponding to a beverage selection of a user. The method further includes dispensing a second beverage container containing the beverage from a temperature-regulated compartment of the beverage container dispenser. The second beverage container that is dispensed from the temperature-regulated compartment corresponds to the beverage selection of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Prashant DESHPANDE, Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Brian D. KELLY, Wilton BROWN
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Publication number: 20230183052Abstract: Beverage dispensers are disclosed. A beverage dispenser may include a carbonation pump, pressure tank, and a pressure switch configured to active the pressure pump when a pressure in the pressure tank falls below a threshold pressure. The pressure switch may cause the carbonation pump to shut off when the pressure in the pressure tank exceeds an upper threshold pressure. The beverage dispenser may be convertible from a carbonated beverage dispenser to a non-carbonated beverage dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Rahul Sadashiv KAMBLE
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Patent number: 11672359Abstract: A display device for illuminating a packaged beverage includes a panel having a front end opposite a rear end. The panel further includes a top surface on which a packaged beverage may be placed, and the top surface has transparent portions. A light source is arranged within the panel for illuminating the packaged beverage arranged on the top surface of the panel. The display device further includes an end cap having a front wall arranged at the front end of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Jain, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani
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Publication number: 20230148651Abstract: The present disclosure provides beverages displaying an edible printed image and a method of preparing such beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Dewang PARIKH
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Patent number: 11640741Abstract: A method for dispensing a beverage container to a consumer. The method includes receiving in a beverage container dispenser a first beverage container that contains a beverage corresponding to a beverage selection of a user. The method further includes dispensing a second beverage container containing the beverage from a temperature-regulated compartment of the beverage container dispenser. The second beverage container that is dispensed from the temperature-regulated compartment corresponds to the beverage selection of the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Prashant Deshpande, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Brian D. Kelly, Wilton Brown
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Patent number: 11584631Abstract: Beverage dispensers are disclosed. A beverage dispenser may include a carbonation pump, pressure tank, and a pressure switch configured to active the pressure pump when a pressure in the pressure tank falls below a threshold pressure. The pressure switch may cause the carbonation pump to shut off when the pressure in the pressure tank exceeds an upper threshold pressure. The beverage dispenser may be convertible from a carbonated beverage dispenser to a non-carbonated beverage dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Rahul Sadashiv Kamble
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Publication number: 20220363531Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Vipin ARORA, Rahul Sadashiv KAMBLE, Rohit PHANDA, Somchat TIPNOYSANGA
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Patent number: 11434124Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Vipin Arora, Rahul Sadashiv Kamble, Rohit Phanda, Somchat Tipnoysanga
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Publication number: 20220245985Abstract: A vending machine includes a housing defining a product compartment and a front wall having a transparent portion. A platform is arranged within the product compartment of the vending machine for storing a product thereon, and the platform includes a first end opposite a second end. The vending machine further includes a product release mechanism that includes a gate arranged on the platform and movable from a closed position to an open position to release the product from the platform. A delivery bin having an open front end is arranged below the platform such that when the first gate is moved to the open position, the product falls under a force of gravity from the platform into the delivery bin for access by a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI, Sandeep JAIN
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Patent number: 11401151Abstract: A service trolley for dispensing beverages includes a frame having an upper end opposite a lower end, and a tabletop arranged on the upper end of the frame. The trolley further includes wheels arranged on the lower end of the frame configured to allow the frame to roll on a surface. The trolley includes a beverage dispenser arranged within the frame that includes a multi-serve beverage container for storing a beverage, a dispensing head in communication with the beverage container via a conduit, and a pressurized vessel configured to contain a pressurized gas in communication with the beverage container so as to drive a flow of the beverage from the beverage container to the dispensing head.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Vipin Arora, Rahul Sadashiv Kamble, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Prashant Deshpande, Dewang Parikh
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Publication number: 20220108581Abstract: A pedal-operated vending machine includes a housing defining a product storage area and a delivery portal. The vending machine further includes a dispensing mechanism configured to convey a product in the product storage area to the delivery portal. Vending machine may further include a pedal arranged on a lower end of the housing and configured to be operated by a foot of a consumer to actuate the dispensing mechanism to move the product from the product storage area to the delivery portal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Sandeep JAIN, Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI
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Publication number: 20220015555Abstract: A display device for illuminating a packaged beverage includes a panel having a front end opposite a rear end. The panel further includes a top surface on which a packaged beverage may be placed, and the top surface has transparent portions. A light source is arranged within the panel for illuminating the packaged beverage arranged on the top surface of the panel. The display device further includes an end cap having a front wall arranged at the front end of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Sandeep JAIN, Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI
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Patent number: 11104568Abstract: Non-electric fountain beverage dispensers for dispensing a variety of beverages without the use of electricity. The non-electric fountain beverage dispenser may include a gas container for storing a pressurized gas, a base liquid storage container for storing a base liquid, and a gas supply line that communicates pressurized gas from the gas container to the base liquid storage container and to a syrup storage container. Non-electric beverage dispenser further includes a mechanical dispensing valve in fluid communication with the base liquid storage container and the syrup storage container by means of a base liquid supply line and a syrup supply line, respectively, such that the mechanical dispensing valve is capable of selectively dispensing a mixture of the base liquid and the syrup. Non-electric fountain beverage dispenser further includes a non-electric cooling unit for cooling the base liquid without the use of electricity.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Amandeep Singh Gulati, Gurmeet Singh Bhutani, Rahul Sadashiv Kamble