Patents by Inventor W. David Vinson

W. David Vinson 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: 5752624
    Abstract: An adjustable fountain dispenser merchandising system including: (1) a light-weight, adjustable framework for clamping onto a dispenser to support and anchor the merchandising system, and (2) merchandising panels removably attached to the framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: W. David Vinson, Angela D. Wessner, William C. Jackle, Jon A. Jepsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5743433
    Abstract: A carbonator and plain water booster includes a tank and a bladder mounted within the tank that separates the tank into a carbonated water chamber and a plain water chamber. The carbonated water chamber connects to a water source and a CO.sub.2 source to facilitate the forming of carbonated water, while the plain water chamber connects only to the water source. The pressure of the carbonated water and CO.sub.2 gas within the carbonated water chamber expands the bladder into the plain water chamber, resulting in the pressurizing of the water within the plain water chamber. That pressurization allows the dispensing of plain water with a beverage syrup at a pressure sufficient to maintain a proper mix ratio between the plain water and the beverage syrup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: John T. Hawkins, W. David Vinson, Thomas L. Guy, III, Samuel Durham
  • Patent number: 5685458
    Abstract: An apparatus permits a drink dispensing system to dispense more than one non-carbonated beverage. The drink dispensing system includes a housing supporting dispensing valves, a syrup source communicating through syrup lines, and a water source communicating through a water line. The apparatus includes first and second interfaces mounted onto the housing. A bridge connects the first interface with the second interface to permit the water line to service dispensing valves mounted on both the first and second interfaces. The bridge includes a telescoping feature that facilitates variable spacing between the first and second interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Samuel Durham, David A. Renaud, Theresa M. Jackson, Paul A. Phillips, W. David Vinson
  • Patent number: D391114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: W. David Vinson, Angela D. Wessner, William C. Jackle, Jon A. Jepsen, Jr.