Patents by Inventor William E. Craver, III
William E. Craver, III 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: 10495378Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for super-cooling a contained fluid by exposing a portion of the contained fluid to a temperature below a freezing point of the liquid while exposing a second portion of the contained fluid to a warmer temperature. The present invention establishes a temperature differential between the ambient air or fluid temperature within the cooler and a portion of a receiving element which receives a beveraged container. By creating a temperature differential, convection flow of the beverage within the packaged beverage occurs allowing the liquid beverage to achieve a temperature below its freezing point while being maintained in a liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: BUZ BOX, LLCInventors: Michael W Spivey, Johnny A. Melton, Jr., William E. Craver, III
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Patent number: 10074349Abstract: A thumb pick is provided that includes a harness and plectrum. The harness is provided for securely holding the plectrum in firm engagement with a guitar player's thumb. The harness includes a strap contoured to fit around the thumb in advance of the first knuckle. The harness has a central portion with a slot therein to receive and hold the plectrum firmly against the undersurface of the thumb with the pointed end of the plectrum protruding through the slot in a playing position.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: SECOND PICK, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, William E. Craver, III
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Publication number: 20180149422Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for super-cooling a contained fluid by exposing a portion of the contained fluid to a temperature below a freezing point of the liquid while exposing a second portion of the contained fluid to a warmer temperature. The present invention establishes a temperature differential between the ambient air or fluid temperature within the cooler and a portion of a receiving element which receives a beveraged container. By creating a temperature differential, convection flow of the beverage within the packaged beverage occurs allowing the liquid beverage to achieve a temperature below its freezing point while being maintained in a liquid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Buz Box, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, Johnny A. Melton, JR., William E. Craver, III
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Patent number: 9903644Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for super-cooling a contained fluid by exposing a portion of the contained fluid to a temperature below a freezing point of the liquid while exposing a second portion of the contained fluid to a warmer temperature. The present invention establishes a temperature differential between the ambient air or fluid temperature within the cooler and a portion of a receiving element which receives a beveraged container. By creating a temperature differential, convection flow of the beverage within the packaged beverage occurs allowing the liquid beverage to achieve a temperature below its freezing point while being maintained in a liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Buz Box, LLCInventors: Michael W Spivey, Johnny A. Melton, Jr., William E. Craver, III
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Publication number: 20170053627Abstract: A thumb pick is provided that includes a harness and plectrum. The harness is provided for securely holding the plectrum in firm engagement with a guitar player's thumb. The harness includes a strap contoured to fit around the thumb in advance of the first knuckle. The harness has a central portion with a slot therein to receive and hold the plectrum firmly against the undersurface of the thumb with the pointed end of the plectrum protruding through the slot in a playing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Second Pick, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, William E. Craver, III
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Patent number: 9466271Abstract: A harness is provided for securely holding a conventional plectrum or pick in firm engagement with a guitar player's thumb, the harness consisting of a flexible and resilient strap contoured to fit around the thumb in advance of the first knuckle and being provided with a central portion which is slit to receive and hold the plectrum firmly against the undersurface of the thumb with the pointed end of the pick protruding through one of the slits into playing position.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: SECOND PICK, LLCInventors: Michael W Spivey, William E. Craver, III
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Publication number: 20150323246Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for super-cooling a contained fluid by exposing a portion of the contained fluid to a temperature below a freezing point of the liquid while exposing a second portion of the contained fluid to a warmer temperature. The present invention establishes a temperature differential between the ambient air or fluid temperature within the cooler and a portion of a receiving element which receives a beveraged container. By creating a temperature differential, convection flow of the beverage within the packaged beverage occurs allowing the liquid beverage to achieve a temperature below its freezing point while being maintained in a liquid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Buz Box, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, Johnny A. Melton, JR., William E. Craver, III
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Publication number: 20150122106Abstract: A harness is provided for securely holding a conventional plectrum or pick in firm engagement with a guitar player's thumb, the harness consisting of a flexible and resilient strap contoured to fit around the thumb in advance of the first knuckle and being provided with a central portion which is slit to receive and hold the plectrum firmly against the undersurface of the thumb with the pointed end of the pick protruding through one of the slits into playing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: THE SECOND PICK, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, William E. Craver, III
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Publication number: 20140196475Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for super-cooling a contained fluid by exposing a portion of the contained fluid to a cooling substance while leaving a portion of the contained fluid uncooled. The present invention works by causing both convection and super-cooling. A container includes at least three sections: an insulated upper chamber, referred to as a cooling chamber, which holds a cooling substance or refrigerating apparatus; a second, lower chamber, referred to as the uncooled chamber; and at least one hollow chamber that extends through and is in contact with both cooling and un-cooled chambers. The hollow chamber, referred to as a containment chamber, receives the contained (i.e., bottled or canned or otherwise contained) fluid that is to be partially super-cooled. A horizontal plane divides the cooling chamber and the uncooled chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Buz Box, LLCInventors: Michael W. Spivey, Johnny A Melton, Jr., William E. Craver, III
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Patent number: 5906825Abstract: Polymeric compositions containing antimicrobial agents and methods for making and using same are provided. The antimicrobial agents include phytochemicals and phytonutrients such as naturally occurring extracts from plants and herbs and other chemical disinfectants safe for use on food-contact surfaces. Chemical releasers can be added to the compositions for causing the release of the antimicrobial agents. The chemical releasers include citric acid extract. A blend of antimicrobial agents can be included in the composition for destroying and inhibiting the growth of a wide variety of different microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Magellan Companies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel G. Seabrook, Jr., William E. Craver, III