Patents by Inventor David L. Brandsma
David L. Brandsma 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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Patent number: 11910952Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NEWCO ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Thomas Liebe
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Patent number: 11272804Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma
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Publication number: 20220000306Abstract: An autonomous beverage maker, system and method for fresh brewed coffee, tea, and other beverages, responsive to sensed demand or inputted command, makes an initial beverage extract concentrate in a turbulent manner under unpressurized conditions, and then a dilute/secondary extract under pressurized conditions and mixes the initial extract and dilute to complete a beverage batch, successive secondary extracts/dilutes being made as required or desired to meet flavor, strength, etc., successive batches being rapidly made as required to meet demand, maintain level, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventor: David L BRANDSMA
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Patent number: 10687655Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: David L Brandsma, Joseph P Webster
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Publication number: 20200138230Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Thomas Liebe
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Publication number: 20190150655Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma
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Patent number: 10131528Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Michael Romanyszyn
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Patent number: 9839319Abstract: An adapter for offset stacking of beverage decanters or dispensers in laterally offset relation, and more particularly, configurable for stacking the decanters in a forwardly and/or sidewardly arranged laterally offset relation, to allow dispensing individually from faucets, spigots, or other dispensing apparatus of the decanters without dripping directly onto lower faucets and without interference, and which can also serve as a decanter lid. The adapter can be configured for fore and aft, angular, and/or sideward offsets, and can include pass-through openings for brewing, and other optional features.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
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Patent number: 9788682Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
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Publication number: 20170121164Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Michael Romanyszyn
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Publication number: 20160367066Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
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Publication number: 20160157666Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
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Patent number: 9332874Abstract: A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Jerry Walls, Billy Castleberry
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Publication number: 20160068305Abstract: An adapter for offset stacking of beverage decanters or dispensers in laterally offset relation, and more particularly, configurable for stacking the decanters in a forwardly and/or sidewardly arranged laterally offset relation, to allow dispensing individually from faucets, spigots, or other dispensing apparatus of the decanters without dripping directly onto lower faucets and without interference, and which can also serve as a decanter lid. The adapter can be configured for fore and aft, angular, and/or sideward offsets, and can include pass-through openings for brewing, and other optional features.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
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Patent number: 8490542Abstract: A single serving beverage vender incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee or other beverage through a controlled vending machine. The vender includes a flipper assembly, for an individual packet of grounds, and can process that packet through various sequences including presenting a support from within an enclosure, in preparation for drip brewing of a beverage, brewing a cup or a mug of beverage from the grounds packet, then disposing of the packet, and providing access to the flipper assembly, following the brewing of a cup of beverage for consumption.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Billy J. Castleberry, David L. Brandsma
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Publication number: 20120207894Abstract: A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Jerry Walls, Billy Castleberry
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Publication number: 20090101020Abstract: A single serving beverage vender incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee or other beverage through a controlled vending machine. The vender includes a flipper assembly, for an individual packet of grounds, and can process that packet through various sequences including presenting a support from within an enclosure, in preparation for drip brewing of a beverage, brewing a cup or a mug of beverage from the grounds packet, then disposing of the packet, and providing access to the flipper assembly, following the brewing of a cup of beverage for consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Billy J. Castleberry, David L. Brandsma
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Patent number: 7128230Abstract: An adapter for use with at least a pair of dispensers, to provide for convenient stacking of a plurality of dispensers one upon the other, one of such adapters being arranged intermediate each pair of vertically stacked decanters, during usage. The adapter includes a series of ribs and flanges, that provide convenient seating and stable support for a variety of the decanters when stacked one upon the other. The adapter includes an aperture approximately centered thereof, through which a beverage may be brewed, into the decanter arranged therebelow, and the adapter being applied to a beverage brewer during usage, as during a beverage brewing cycle. The cap provides for closure of the adapter aperture, to provide the adapter with the attributes of a lid, and to help retain the warmth of any beverage contained within its dispenser upon which the adapter is applied.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Newco Enterprises Inc.Inventors: Jody G. Jacobson, David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster