An automated drink preparation apparatus that is operable to assist in the preparation of mixed drinks such as but not limited to cocktails. The automated drink preparation apparatus further includes a housing having an interior volume. Operably coupled to the housing is a drink glass conveyor system that is operable to transport drink glasses disposed thereon. Disposed within the interior volume of the housing is a plumbing system containing a plurality of storage vessels, a delivery tube network and a mixing assembly. The mixing assembly further includes a mixing chamber and a multi-port solenoid valve. Mounted to the exterior of the housing is a display screen providing access to the operating software of the automated drink preparation apparatus. An age verification module is mounted to the housing and is operable to facilitate commencement of a self-service mode. A remote interface is further included.

An automated liquid dispensing attachment monitors and controls preparation of drinks poured from bottles. The automated liquid dispensing attachment attaches to a bottle and senses multiple aspects of the pouring of the drink, and based on the sensor outputs, monitors and controls the flow of fluids from the bottle through the attachment. The automated liquid dispensing attachment communicates with other electronic devices to enable individualized control and monitoring, and data aggregation and analysis.

Devices, systems, and methods for generating customized beverages. In a method of creating a prepared beverage, the method comprises the steps of receiving a beverage order from an individual via software instruction, instructing the creation of a prepared beverage using a drink creation system based upon the beverage order, the drink creation system comprising a first cart having a plurality of beverage receptacles therein, a beverage dispenser coupled to the plurality of beverage receptacles, and a dispenser controller in communication with the beverage dispenser, selecting a beverage cup based upon the software instruction, dispensing the prepared beverage using the beverage dispenser, and delivering the prepared beverage to a location based upon the software instruction.

Agitating a plurality of fluid packages in a tower. The housing tower may include a stationary tower as well as an agitation device. The agitation device may include an agitation chassis assembly and an agitation rack tower. The plurality of fluid packages may be received at the agitation rack tower. Once received, the plurality of fluid packages may be connected to a pump assembly, wherein the pump assembly is located at the agitation chassis assembly. In addition, the agitation rack tower may be agitated relative to the agitation chassis assembly about a pivot point located on the agitation rack tower.

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 a controller configured to communicate with a data processing resource, determine that a recipe database update for a recipe of at least one beverage is available at the data processing resource, receive the recipe database update from the data processing resource, and update the recipe of the at least one beverage in a recipe database associated with the product dispenser, wherein an updated recipe comprises an ingredient identifier and an ingredient ratio for an ingredient associated with the ingredient identifier.

Systems and methods for dispensing a product are provided. A plurality of product ingredients are associated with a product dispenser that is operable to form a plurality of selectable products from the plurality of products ingredients. Input for a selected product is received and a recipe that defines the ratio of product ingredients for forming the selected product is identified. The dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is commenced based at least in part on the identified recipe, and the dispense of each of the respective product ingredients is independently monitored during the dispense of the selected product.

The present application describes a product dispenser. The product dispenser may include at least one macro-ingredient source, at least one micro-ingredient source positioned about the dispenser, a diluent source, a dispensing valve, a number of pumps or metering devices, and a user interface. The user interface receives a request for a product type and instructs the pumps or metering devices to dispense a predetermined type and ratio of macro-ingredients, micro-ingredients, and diluent to the dispensing valve for a predetermined flow rate.

One example device includes a computer configured to receive a beverage order, a carousel with bottles and configured to rotate one or more of the bottles into a dispense position and provide one or more liquid dispense operations to a container disposed in a beverage dispenser area based on one or more bottle selection commands included in the beverage order, and actuation elements affixed to a corresponding motors which actuate one or more release valves of a liquid dispenser nozzle linked to different liquid sources to provide one or more additional dispense operations to the beverage dispenser area based on one or more liquid source selection commands included in the beverage order.

A beverage maker is provided that comprises a unit for preparing a beverage, a beverage spout, a display unit, a control unit, and a turntable having a plurality of sectors. The display unit is configured to show the turntable and a current position of the sectors of the turntable. The control unit is configured to prompt the display unit to show a beverage container that is suitable for an at least one selected beverage in an outer sector of the turntable after the selection of at least one beverage by a user and to prompt the turntable to rotate after a command to prepare the at least one selected beverage such that the outer sector adopts the position of the dispensing sector of the turntable. The display unit is prompted by the control unit to show the change of the position of the turntable and of the beverage container.

This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing an interactive bartender that leverages a custom drink dispenser that pours ingredients from a selected drink into the cup. Mixing of the ingredients may be achieved with a custom manifold that receives configured amounts of ingredients of the selected beverage and mixes them while dispensing the ingredients. The manifold may include a number of channels. Certain channels may dispense non-alcoholic liquid ingredients while other channels may dispense alcoholic liquid ingredients. Nozzles feeding the channels may provide carbonated, non-carbonated water, concentrated flavored liquids, alcohol, and other liquid.