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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2008
Dan Peters, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Son V. Tran, Alpharetta, GA (US);
David R. Newman, Atlanta, GA (US);
Leonard F. Antao, Smyrna, GA (US);
David O. Slagley, Roswell, GA (US);
H. Brock Kolls, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Dan Peters, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Son V. Tran, Alpharetta, GA (US);
David R. Newman, Atlanta, GA (US);
Leonard F. Antao, Smyrna, GA (US);
David O. Slagley, Roswell, GA (US);
H. Brock Kolls, Alpharetta, GA (US);
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. One embodiment of the invention can provide a product dispenser. The product dispenser can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive a plurality of product ingredients. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive product data associated with the plurality of product ingredients. Moreover, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to track usage of the plurality of product ingredients when at least one product is dispensed. Furthermore, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to update the product data during or after dispensing of a product or installation of one or more product ingredients in the ingredient matrix.