Patents by Inventor Matthew P. Klein

Matthew P. Klein 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).

  • Patent number: 10561272
    Abstract: A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Plascon Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Patent number: 10472225
    Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Plascon Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Patent number: 10227227
    Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Plascon Group
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Patent number: 10051990
    Abstract: A beverage system comprising a vessel and a liner assembly. The vessel may include a spigot with a passage configured to receive at least a portion of a liner assembly. The liner assembly may include a flexible liner, a flexible tube, a rigid cuff, and a tamper evident connection therebetween. The flexible liner may be positionable in the vessel. The flexible tube positionable in the passage of the spigot. The rigid cuff disposed in at least a portion of the tube. The tamper evident connection may be provided between the tube, liner, and cuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Plascon Group
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Publication number: 20170029170
    Abstract: A beverage system comprising a vessel and a liner assembly. The vessel may include a spigot with a passage configured to receive at least a portion of a liner assembly. The liner assembly may include a flexible liner, a flexible tube, a rigid cuff, and a tamper evident connection therebetween. The flexible liner may be positionable in the vessel. The flexible tube positionable in the passage of the spigot. The rigid cuff disposed in at least a portion of the tube. The tamper evident connection may be provided between the tube, liner, and cuff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Publication number: 20160068382
    Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Patent number: 9225035
    Abstract: An arrangement of a battery module and a method for making this module are presented. An embodiment is comprised of a plurality of Lithium-ion pouch type unit cells stacked in a linear array. A lightweight frame structure compresses the unit cells and the cells are encapsulated with thermally conductive epoxy. A method of assembly constrains the unit cells during encapsulation such that a thin wall of epoxy is achieved, reducing the thermal resistance of the side walls. A slotted flat panel is placed over the unit cells and the cell tabs protrude through the panel. An arrangement of slotted bus bars reside on the flat panel and the cell tabs are bent at right angles in a manner that allows the tabs to be attached to the bus bars by a soldering or similar means. In an embodiment of the battery module, the flat panel contains battery management circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: KleenSpeed Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Werre, Matthew P. Klein, III, Dante Zeviar
  • Publication number: 20150359379
    Abstract: A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: David E. Peterson, Matthew P. Klein
  • Publication number: 20150122844
    Abstract: A beverage containment assembly may include a disposable liner assembly for dispensing fluids with a vessel. The liner assembly may comprise a flexible liner configured for the vessel, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a seal between at least the cuff and the liner. A method of manufacturing same is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Plascon Group
    Inventors: Matthew P. Klein, David E. Peterson