Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Bernardi

Dennis C. Bernardi 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).

  • Beverage brewing system and method for using same
    Patent number: 6517880
    Abstract: A system for brewing a beverage from a liquid. The system preferably has a device for steeping brewing ingredients in a liquid. The liquid is delivered to the steeping device through a contaminant removing device, such as a filter. The contaminant removing device is alternatively disposed, by way of a positioning device, either between the liquid supply and the steeping device or in a position wherein the contaminant removing device can be dried, cleaned, or replaced. A method of using such a system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kx Industries, L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Walters, Jr., Irl R. Sanders, III, Dennis C. Bernardi
  • Beverage brewing system and method for using same
    Publication number: 20020059870
    Abstract: A system for brewing a beverage from a liquid. The system preferably comprises a device for steeping brewing ingredients in a liquid. The liquid is delivered to the steeping device through a contaminant removing device, such as a filter. The contaminant removing device is alternatively disposed, by way of a positioning device, either between the liquid supply and the steeping device or in a position wherein the contaminant removing device can be dried, cleaned, or replaced. A method of using such a system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Walters Jr., Irl R. Sanders III, Dennis C. Bernardi
  • Device, method, and system for removing contaminants from a liquid
    Publication number: 20010032822
    Abstract: There is provided a beverage maker having a device that removes contaminants from a liquid, which is removably supported within a compartment for ingredients. The device is preferably a filter that is surrounded by a supporting member, which supports the device within the compartment. The supporting member around the device may have a plurality of outwardly-protruding extensions that support the device by fitting against the sidewall of the compartment. A method and a system for such a device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: KX Industries, L.P.
    Inventors: Evan E. Koslow, Lawrence S. Walters, Dennis C. Bernardi, Irl R. Sanders, Donald J. Baumgarten, Stephen P. Huda