Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Kornacki

Daniel C. Kornacki 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).

  • Publication number: 20130129888
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for the monitored and controlled removal of dissolved gasses and other vitriolic compounds from fermented liquid using evacuation, which can be mechanically enhanced, without fading or negatively impacting flavor, bouquet, complexity, balance or finish of the fermented liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel C. Kornacki
  • Patent number: 6814992
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a liquid undergoing anaerobic fermentation in a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an airlock containing a fluid for sealing the vessel and an electrical circuit operatively arranged to pass a current through the fluid to detect passage of bubbles through the airlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Andre J. Pazik, Daniel C. Kornacki
  • Publication number: 20040086608
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a liquid undergoing anaerobic fermentation in a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an airlock containing a fluid for sealing the vessel and an electrical circuit operatively arranged to pass a current through the fluid to detect passage of bubbles through the airlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Andre J. Pazik, Daniel C. Kornacki
  • Publication number: 20040086609
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a liquid undergoing anaerobic fermentation in a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an airlock containing a fluid for sealing the vessel and means to detect passage of bubbles through the airlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Andre J. Pazik, Daniel C. Kornacki