John Santy

2001001, Aug 9, 2001

Mar 14, 2001

09/808455

Alfred Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
John Santy - San Antonio TX, US

Lancer Partnership, Ltd.

B67D005/56

222/129100

A modular flow controller for controlling fluid flow, including a flow control assembly for establishing a desired flow rate. The flow control assembly includes a flow adjustment interface rendered in a substantially horizontal position for receiving a control input to establish a flow rate. The modular flow control assembly includes a valve assembly in operational engagement with the flow control assembly for discharging a desired quantity of fluid from the modular flow controller. The modular flow controller is preferably applied to a beverage dispenser's dispensing valve assembly, wherein the dispensing valve assembly includes a faucet plate. Accordingly, due to the configuration of the modular flow controller, it is unnecessary to secure the modular flow controller to the faucet plate for operation thereof. The modular flow controller includes a drink integrity locking unit for preventing access to a flow adjustment interface. The modular flow controller may include a back block interface element for linking the modular flow controller to a back block. The modular flow controller may include a fitting lock for a fluid carrying element, such as standard fittings, couplings as well as beverage fluid lines. The fitting lock, in turn, includes a body and a sliding element in cooperative engagement with the body for securing the fluid carrying element to the body. The modular flow controller may include a coil assembly to restrict fluid flow. The coil assembly, in turn, includes an actuator retainment lip extending outwardly for supporting an actuator element within a plunger chamber.

2001003, Oct 18, 2001

Mar 14, 2001

09/808435

Alfred Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
John Santy - San Antonio TX, US

Lancer Partnership Ltd.

F16K031/02

251/129150

A modular flow controller for controlling fluid flow, including a flow control assembly for establishing a desired flow rate. The flow control assembly includes a flow adjustment interface rendered in a substantially horizontal position for receiving a control input to establish a flow rate. The modular flow control assembly includes a valve assembly in operational engagement with the flow control assembly for discharging a desired quantity of fluid from the modular flow controller. The modular flow controller is preferably applied to a beverage dispenser's dispensing valve assembly, wherein the dispensing valve assembly includes a faucet plate. Accordingly, due to the configuration of the modular flow controller, it is unnecessary to secure the modular flow controller to the faucet plate for operation thereof. The modular flow controller includes a drink integrity locking unit for preventing access to a flow adjustment interface. The modular flow controller may include a back block interface element for linking the modular flow controller to a back block. The modular flow controller may include a fitting lock for a fluid carrying element, such as standard fittings, couplings as well as beverage fluid lines. The fitting lock, in turn, includes a body and a sliding element in cooperative engagement with the body for securing the fluid carrying element to the body. The modular flow controller may include a coil assembly to restrict fluid flow. The coil assembly, in turn, includes an actuator retainment lip extending outwardly for supporting an actuator element within a plunger chamber.

7086428, Aug 8, 2006

Apr 20, 2004

10/828482

Alfred A. Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
Michael T. Romanyszyn - San Antonio TX, US
Merrill R. Good - San Antonio TX, US
John D. Santy - Converse TX, US
George E. Hernandez - San Antonio TX, US
Ronald Ray Hoch - San Antonio TX, US

Lancer Partnership, Ltd. - San Antonio TX

B65B 1/04

141 65, 222 95, 2221811

An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

2001003, Oct 25, 2001

Mar 14, 2001

09/808255

Alfred Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
John Santy - San Antonio TX, US

Lancer Partnership Ltd.

F16K035/00

137/383000

A modular flow controller for controlling fluid flow, including a flow control assembly for establishing a desired flow rate. The flow control assembly includes a flow adjustment interface rendered in a substantially horizontal position for receiving a control input to establish a flow rate. The modular flow control assembly includes a valve assembly in operational engagement with the flow control assembly for discharging a desired quantity of fluid from the modular flow controller. The modular flow controller is preferably applied to a beverage dispenser's dispensing valve assembly, wherein the dispensing valve assembly includes a faucet plate. Accordingly, due to the configuration of the modular flow controller, it is unnecessary to secure the modular flow controller to the faucet plate for operation thereof. The modular flow controller includes a drink integrity locking unit for preventing access to a flow adjustment interface. The modular flow controller may include a back block interface element for linking the modular flow controller to a back block. The modular flow controller may include a fitting lock for a fluid carrying element, such as standard fittings, couplings as well as beverage fluid lines. The fitting lock, in turn, includes a body and a sliding element in cooperative engagement with the body for securing the fluid carrying element to the body. The modular flow controller may include a coil assembly to restrict fluid flow. The coil assembly, in turn, includes an actuator retainment lip extending outwardly for supporting an actuator element within a plunger chamber.

D375431, Nov 12, 1996

Aug 23, 1995

D/043012

William S. Credle - Stone Mountain GA
Steven C. Gamper - Atlanta GA
David S. Rowley - Smyrna GA
John D. Santy - San Antonio TX

The Coca-Cola Company - Atlanta GA

D 7311

7353849, Apr 8, 2008

May 4, 2006

11/418426

Alfred A. Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
Michael T. Romanyszyn - San Antonio TX, US
Merrill R. Good - San Antonio TX, US
John D. Santy - Converse TX, US
George E. Hernandez - San Antonio TX, US
Ronald Ray Hoch - San Antonio TX, US

Lancer Partnership, Ltd. - San Antonio TX

B65B 1/04

141114, 141 65, 222 95, 2221811

An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

2008029, Nov 27, 2008

May 4, 2006

11/417999

Alfred A. Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
Michael T. Romanyszyn - San Antonio TX, US
Merrill R. Good - San Antonio TX, US
John D. Santy - Converse TX, US
George E. Hernandez - San Antonio TX, US
Ronald Ray Hoch - San Antonio TX, US

B65D 35/28
B65D 35/56

222 95, 222105, 222101, 222103

An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

2008014, Jun 26, 2008

Jan 23, 2008

12/009967

Alfred A. Schroeder - San Antonio TX, US
Michael T. Romanyszyn - San Antonio TX, US
Merrill R. Good - San Antonio TX, US
John D. Santy - Converse TX, US
George E. Hernandez - San Antonio TX, US
Ronald Ray Hoch - San Antonio TX, US

G01F 11/00
B65D 35/28

222 1, 222 95, 222101

An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.