Patents by Inventor William K. Henninger

William K. Henninger 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).

  • Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser
    Patent number: 6988641
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf tea brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Jones, David N. Evans, Scott A. Dzibela, John C. Nordenstrom, Sanjay Kumar, Russell J. Duchene, Allen L. Rogala, Michael J. Fodor, William K. Henninger, Amir A. Faroqui
  • Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser
    Publication number: 20040056046
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components, and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Jones, David N. Evans, Scott A. Dzibela, John C. Nordenstrom, Sanjay Kumar, Russell J. Duchene, Allen L. Rogala, Michael J. Fodor, William K. Henninger, Amir A. Faroqui
  • Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser
    Patent number: 6685059
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components, and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Jones, David N. Evans, Scott A. Dzibela, John C. Nordenstrom, Sanjay Kumar, Russell J. Duchene, Allen L. Rogala, Michael J. Fodor, William K. Henninger, Amir A. Faroqui
  • Brewed iced tea or non-carbonated drink dispenser
    Publication number: 20020074350
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing device, at least one valve that distributes a diluent, a concentrate pump that distributes concentrate, a support structure that supports the foregoing components, and exterior cladding attached to the support structure. The exterior cladding provides the appearance of a real leaf brewer. The diluent valve and concentrate pump distribute the diluent and concentrate into the dispensing device to form a mixture to be dispensed therefrom. The diluent can be hot water and the apparatus further includes an air ejector device for eliminating air bubbles from the hot water prior to mixing. In addition, an improved sensor can accurately determine when the supply of concentrate is depleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Brian C. Jones, David N. Evans, Scott A. Dzibela, John C. Nordenstrom, Sanjay Kumar, Russell J. Duchene, Allen L. Rogala, Michael J. Fodor, William K. Henninger, Amir A. Faroqui
  • Control circuit and method for automatically dispensing beverages
    Patent number: 5228486
    Abstract: A control circuit for a beverage dispenser provides accurate uniform automatic cup filling. The circuit includes an initial latch feature which prevents premature shut-off of the dispenser valve and a mechanism for overcoming false cup-fill conditions to assure uniform filling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Wilshire Partners
    Inventor: William K. Henninger
  • Lever for beverage dispensing apparatus
    Patent number: D345282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Wilshire Partners
    Inventor: William K. Henninger