Patents by Inventor Daniel Robert Corkin
Daniel Robert Corkin 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).
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Publication number: 20240016334Abstract: A jug for use with a frothing apparatus. The jug comprising: a vessel body for holding a liquid to be heated; a handle attached to the vessel body, the handle for holding the jug; a user interface for receiving an operation-related user input; a communication means adapted to communicate data associated with the jug to the frothing apparatus; and a controller for controlling the user interface and the communication means. In an embodiment, The frothing apparatus comprises: a steam heater, a steam nozzle, and a steam path providing fluid communication from the steam heater to the steam nozzle for delivering heating steam to the jug; communication means adapted to receive operating data from a cooperating communication means associated with the jug, the data comprising an operation-related user input; and a controller for controlling operation of the steam heater and the steam path based on the operation-related user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Robert Grassia, Nicholas McColl, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Patent number: 11844457Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Patent number: 11751717Abstract: A jug for use with a frothing apparatus. The jug comprising: a vessel body for holding a liquid to be heated; a handle attached to the vessel body, the handle for holding the jug; a user interface for receiving an operation-related user input; a communication means adapted to communicate data associated with the jug to the frothing apparatus; and a controller for controlling the user interface and the communication means. In an embodiment, The frothing apparatus comprises: a steam heater, a steam nozzle, and a steam path providing fluid communication from the steam heater to the steam nozzle for delivering heating steam to the jug; communication means adapted to receive operating data from a cooperating communication means associated with the jug, the data comprising an operation-related user input; and a controller for controlling operation of the steam heater and the steam path based on the operation-related user input.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Robert Grassia, Nicholas McColl, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20220192417Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly for a milk frothing apparatus. The assembly including: a temperature sensor element and a resilient support element that receives and biases the temperature sensor element towards thermal communication with the underside of a vessel; wherein the assembly is located towards the end of a protruding portion that extends from the body of the a milk frothing apparatus; and wherein an upper surface of the temperature sensor assembly is adapted to promote liquid movement into a drip tray reservoir. The apparatus may include: a steam source; an air source coupled to an air injector module for mixing the air and steam; a user interface for receiving input from a user; and wherein the apparatus is configurable by receiving input parameters through the user interface, whereby the parameters includes final milk temperature, and an indication of froth amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Gerard Andrew White, Nicholas McColl, Daniel Robert Corkin, Con Psarologos, Chiu Keung Kenneth Lee, Xiang Ren
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Publication number: 20220133077Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly for a milk frothing apparatus. The assembly including: a temperature sensor element and a resilient support element that receives and biases the temperature sensor element towards thermal communication with the underside of a vessel; wherein the assembly is located towards the end of a protruding portion that extends from the body of the a milk frothing apparatus; and wherein an upper surface of the temperature sensor assembly is adapted to promote liquid movement into a drip tray reservoir. The apparatus may include: a steam source; an air source coupled to an air injector module for mixing the air and steam; a user interface for receiving input from a user; and wherein the apparatus is configurable by receiving input parameters through the user interface, whereby the parameters includes final milk temperature, and an indication of froth amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Gerard Andrew White, Nicholas McColl, Daniel Robert Corkin, Con Psarologos
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Publication number: 20210345818Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20200138234Abstract: A jug for use with a frothing apparatus. The jug comprising: a vessel body for holding a liquid to be heated; a handle attached to the vessel body, the handle for holding the jug; a user interface for receiving an operation-related user input; a communication means adapted to communicate data associated with the jug to the frothing apparatus; and a controller for controlling the user interface and the communication means. In an embodiment, The frothing apparatus comprises: a steam heater, a steam nozzle, and a steam path providing fluid communication from the steam heater to the steam nozzle for delivering heating steam to the jug; communication means adapted to receive operating data from a cooperating communication means associated with the jug, the data comprising an operation-related user input; and a controller for controlling operation of the steam heater and the steam path based on the operation-related user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Grassia, Nicholas McColl, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20190365144Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Greg Upston, Daniel Robert Corkin, Adam Preston, Robert Grassia
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Patent number: 10383474Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Greg Upston, Daniel Robert Corkin, Adam Preston, Robert Grassia
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Publication number: 20190216254Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter. Improvements to a conical burr grinder are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20190090684Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Greg Upston, Daniel Robert Corkin, Adam Preston, Robert Grassia
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Publication number: 20180353869Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising an entertainment media device, a control object comprising an identifier detectable by the entertainment media device; and a storage device comprising a database storing associations between one or more identifiers with control information, the control information being control functions operable by a processor of the entertainment media device. When the control object is placed near a detection area of the entertainment media device, the device determines the identifier of the detected control object; retrieves, from the database, control information of the entertainment media device associated with the determined identifier; and executes the control information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Lyrebird Interactive Holdings Pty LtdInventor: Daniel Robert CORKIN
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Patent number: 10105002Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter. Improvements to a conical burr grinder are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20180084940Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly for a milk frothing apparatus. The assembly including: a temperature sensor element and a resilient support element that receives and biases the temperature sensor element towards thermal communication with the underside of a vessel; wherein the assembly is located towards the end of a protruding portion that extends from the body of the a milk frothing apparatus; and wherein an upper surface of the temperature sensor assembly is adapted to promote liquid movement into a drip tray reservoir. The apparatus may include: a steam source; an air source coupled to an air injector module for mixing the air and steam; a user interface for receiving input from a user; and wherein the apparatus is configurable by receiving input parameters through the user interface, whereby the parameters includes final milk temperature, and an indication of froth amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Gerard Andrew White, Nicholas Mccoll, Daniel Robert Corkin, Con Psarologos, Chiu Keung Kenneth Lee, Xiang Ren
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Publication number: 20170095122Abstract: A juicer and a blender device. The juicer and blender may share a common motor. A combination electric juicer and blender device comprising: a chassis that supports a housing within which is contained an electric motor; the housing supporting a juicer having a removable juice collection chamber with a lid and a feed tube; the housing having a base that supports a removable blending jug; and the motor providing power, both independently or concurrently, to a rotating blade in the blending jug and the juicer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Richard Hoare, Khon Thai, Gerard Andrew White, Tristan Brega, Simon James Chalk, Daniel Robert Corkin, Stephen John McClean, Vyvyan Rose, Scott Brady, Jarred Twigg
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Patent number: 9565872Abstract: A juicer and a blender share a common base. The juicer and blender may share a common motor. The juicer has a spout that discharges into the blender.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Breville Pty LtdInventors: Daniel Robert Corkin, Stephen John McClean, Scott Brady, Richard Hoare, Vyvyan Rose, Tristan Brega, Gerard Andrew White, Khon Thai, Jarred Twigg, Simon James Chalk
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Publication number: 20160235243Abstract: A jug for use with a frothing apparatus. The jug comprising: a vessel body for holding a liquid to be heated; a handle attached to the vessel body, the handle for holding the jug; a user interface for receiving an operation-related user input; a communication means adapted to communicate data associated with the jug to the frothing apparatus; and a controller for controlling the user interface and the communication means. In an embodiment, The frothing apparatus comprises: a steam heater, a steam nozzle, and a steam path providing fluid communication from the steam heater to the steam nozzle for delivering heating steam to the jug; communication means adapted to receive operating data from a cooperating communication means associated with the jug, the data comprising an operation-related user input; and a controller for controlling operation of the steam heater and the steam path based on the operation-related user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Robert GRASSIA, Nicholas James MCCOLL, Daniel Robert CORKIN
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Publication number: 20160150911Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Greg Upston, Daniel Robert Corkin, Adam Preston, Robert Grassia
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Publication number: 20160051081Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter. Improvements to a conical burr grinder are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
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Publication number: 20140190359Abstract: A juicer and a blender share a common base. The juicer and blender may share a common motor. The juicer has a spout that discharges into the blender.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Daniel Robert Corkin, Stephen John McClean, Scott Brady, Richard Hoare, Vyvyan Rose, Tristan Brega, Gerard Andrew White, Khon Thai, Jarred Twigg, Simon James Chalk