With Sleeve Or Rest For Container Cut Patents (Class 222/83.5)
  • Patent number: 11892174
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a folding stove, including a base and a plurality of baking pan supporting feet. The baking pan supporting foot includes a supporting part and an installation part. The installation part is detachably connected with the base. The supporting part is rotatably connected with the installation part, and it is used for supporting the baking pan. Through the above structure, the user can rotate the baking pan supporting foot to the folding or unfolding position, so as to adjust the baking pan to a suitable height. The baking pan supporting foot can also be turned to the folding position so that the user can fold and carry it. Further, the baking pan supporting feet can be detached from the base, and the baking pan can be directly placed on the base, which brings convenience for storage and carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Xiajing Han
  • Patent number: 11653785
    Abstract: A steam cooking appliance includes a cooking chamber, an evaporator unit configured to evaporate water to generate steam for supply into the cooking chamber, and a water supply unit including a removable water tank. The water tank includes a valve unit for coupling to the evaporator, with the valve unit including two valves formed separately from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Ludovic Ball, Sebastian Frey, Manfred Hintermayer, Martin Nagel
  • Patent number: 11639263
    Abstract: A confectionery product for selective dispensing of a flowable edible liquid confection from a compressible liquid confection chamber through a nozzle integrated into a collar that sealing engages the compressible chamber, establishes a seat for a solid confectionery product, and contains and integrated nozzle that is disposed adjacent at least a portion of the solid confectionery product whereupon upon compression of the chamber, liquid confection is dispensed onto the solid confectionery product surface and a solid confectionery product cover which when engaged with the collar seals the nozzle to prevent further dispensing of the liquid confection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: FTGC, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Lapeyrouse
  • Patent number: 11591200
    Abstract: A tool for opening and dispensing soft package contents which has two arms, a hinge connecting the arms, and a hollow prick. A soft package is placed between the two arms so the soft package contents can be opened and dispensed in an easy and sanitary manner through the hollow prick, after which the arms can be opened, and the soft package easily disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Robles
  • Patent number: 11299384
    Abstract: A bag-in-keg container for a carbonated beverage has a container body C, a flexible bag B within the container body, and a valve closure V attached to the container body. The valve closure includes a gas inlet port (11), a liquid dispensing port (12), and spring-loaded valve member (6) to sealably close the gas inlet and liquid dispensing ports. An adapter (20) sealingly attached to the flexible bag B incorporates a bag PRV (26) to vent gas pressure from within the flexible bag. A container PRV (40) vents gas pressure from between the container body C and the flexible bag B. The bag PRV has a valve shuttle with one side exposed to gas pressure within the flexible bag B and an opposite side exposed to gas pressure within a sealed plenum chamber (37). The bag PRV therefore operates at a fixed pressure independent of the differential pressure between the bag and the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Walton, Sergio Sonzogni
  • Patent number: 11261022
    Abstract: A single-portion package for producing a beverage from a beverage concentrate, includes a closable concentrate container for holding the beverage concentrate. The single-portion package has an extraction and mixing device, comprising: an extraction means for extracting the beverage concentrate from the concentrate container, a mixing chamber for preparing the beverage from the beverage concentrate extracted from the concentrate container and from a mixing liquid that can be supplied, an inlet for letting the mixing liquid into the mixing chamber, and an outlet for letting the beverage out of the mixing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: FREEZIO AG
    Inventor: Rolf Mühlemann
  • Patent number: 11072450
    Abstract: A laminated bottle formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom includes: an outer layer; and a flexible inner laminated onto an inner surface of the outer layer and being separable from the inner surface. A bottom section of the outer layer positioned at a bottle bottom portion is provided with: an intake slit allowing outside air to be imported into a space between the outer layer and the inner layer, and a projecting part projecting inward of the laminated bottle. At least part of the projecting part extends in a cross direction crossing a direction in which the intake slit extends, and the projecting part is arranged next to the intake slit in the cross direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuo Furusawa, Takayuki Abe
  • Patent number: 11034506
    Abstract: A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser (5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Cryovac, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Ackerman, Hubert J. Cook, Robert M. Edge
  • Patent number: 11033920
    Abstract: A system for dispensing a personal care fluid, such as a hand soap or the like. The system includes a dispenser and a refill cartridge. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a refill cavity and a dispenser lid configured to be coupled to the dispenser body. There may be a pump sub-system mounted to the dispenser lid, or alternatively the personal care fluid may be dispensed by squeezing the dispenser and refill cartridge. The refill cartridge is configured for slidable insertion into and removal from the refill cavity of the dispenser body. The personal care fluid system is designed so that a user can readily and easily change out/replace the refill cartridge for use with a common dispenser, dispenser lid, and pump sub-system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kiat-Cheong Toh, Mark Bartlett, Peter Fallat, II
  • Patent number: 10947097
    Abstract: A Rapid Beverage Consumption Device operating to provide consistent dual puncturing of a beverage container, without direct exposure of a user to sharp piercing elements, ventilated flow of the beverage contents via a predetermined path, and leak resistance for quick consumption of the beverage and avoidance of spillage, thereby reducing waste, reducing the likelihood of the user getting wet and for providing entertainment to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Amanda Clifton
  • Patent number: 10940993
    Abstract: A condiment container that includes a hollow lower sidewall having a bottom with an inwardly projecting shelf. The lower sidewall defines a lower cavity and a false bottom is captured within the lower sidewall. An upper portion extends from the lower sidewall to define an upper cavity. That upper portion includes an upper front wall with a first height, a higher upper rear wall, a first side neck wall, a second side neck wall, and a top wall. A condiment pack and a toothed track are located within the lower cavity. Moving the false bottom toward the top wall causes the toothed track to rupture the condiment pack. The top wall has a slot for condiment in the ruptured pack to leave the container. At least one serrated edge is disposed along the slot to enable spreading the released condiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Inventors: Gina Serkasevich, Caden Serkasevich Calkins
  • Patent number: 10882240
    Abstract: A blow-molded lamination container includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer has a bottom and an air-inletting seam. The air-inletting seam is disposed through the bottom of the outer layer, and is formed from a tapering opening by cooling shrinkage. The inner layer is disposed in the outer layer, is capable of being filled with a content and contracts with respect to the outer layer, and is not nipped within the air-inletting seam by the outer layer. A width of a widest portion of the air-inletting seam is at least twice greater than a width of a narrowest portion of the air-inletting seam. A manufacturing method for the blow-molded lamination container is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: SR PACKAGING INC. TAIWAN BRANCH (SEYCHELLES)
    Inventor: Chia-Ching Chen
  • Patent number: 10752417
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a supply cartridge (1) comprising a package casing (11) and a support (2) of single portions, provided as a strip-like support, or similar, presenting a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as for example coffee, disposed successively along a respective longitudinal direction. In particular, the cartridge (1) according to the present invention includes a support (2) of single portions adapted so that provides a more efficient and reliable movement of said support (2) of single portions out of said package casing (11). The present invention further refers to a machine (10) for preparing beverages, adapted for using a supply cartridge (1), as well as to a process of preparing beverages based upon a machine (10) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: 10640281
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a supply cartridge (1) comprising a package casing (11) adapted for housing a support (2) of single portions, provided as a strip-like flexible support, or similar, and presenting a plurality of single dose portions (21) of an edible substance, such as for example coffee, disposed successively along a respective longitudinal direction. In particular, the supply cartridge (1) according to the present invention comprises a package casing (11) that presents an exit open adapted so that provided a more efficient and reliable displacement of said support (2) of single portions out of said package casing (11). The present invention further refers to a system of supply cartridges comprising at least two types of supply cartridges (1, 1?), as well as to a process for preparing beverages in a machine (10) for preparing beverages of the type of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: NOVADELTA—COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel Nabeiro
  • Patent number: 10604395
    Abstract: A funnel is disclosed having an oil bottle securing portion and an adjustable conduit portion. The oil bottle securing portion is an open housing with converging side walls, and an end wall including a bottle securing rectangular groove along an upper edge. Seated within the open housing is a U-shaped stop that receives and abuts the top of a standard oil bottle, such that the neck of the oil bottle passes through the U-shaped stop but the shoulder of the bottle abuts the U-shaped stop. With a lower portion of the oil bottle disposed within the rectangular groove of the end wall and the neck of the oil bottle passing through the U-shaped stop, the oil from the bottle will empty into a frusto-conical reservoir at a first end of the funnel on the opposite side of the U-shaped stop and pass through the adjustable conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Yesnick, Sheldon Holland
  • Patent number: 10597190
    Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular for a beverage carton for liquid food, comprising a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element arranged and guided in the pouring tube, first guide means formed in the pouring tube and second guide means formed on the cutting element, wherein the first and second guide means cooperate correspondingly, and a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foods, with a packaging gable panel suitable for accommodating a pouring element. The first guide means is formed by a surrounding and self-contained rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: SIG Technology AG
    Inventors: Philippe Hauser, Felix Rigling, Markus Wassum
  • Patent number: 10595666
    Abstract: A machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients is provided. The machine includes a housing, a brew chamber disposed in the housing for holding a capsule and an injection system adapted for injecting a fluid into said capsule. In one embodiment, the injection system has a plurality of injection nozzles that are each adapted for piercing a lid of a capsule. In another embodiment, the brew chamber has at least one movable portion that is adapted to move to receive different sized capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: 2266170 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Liberatore A. Trombetta, Yucheng Fu, Scott Hanneson
  • Patent number: 10329076
    Abstract: A double-walled container including: an outer layer body; an inner layer body, which is provided in a pinched-off portion and which passes through the outer layer body. The pinched-off portion is formed in a bottom due to pinch-off using a splittable mold in blow molding. The bottom is provided, on an inner side in a radial direction of an outer edge portion thereof, which serves as a ground-contacting surface, with a substantially cross-shaped recess, which is concave toward a mouth. The recess is configured by a first-direction recess portion, which extends along an extending direction of the slit, and a second-direction recess portion, which intersects with the first-direction recess portion. The slit is provided in a region in which the first-direction recess portion and the second-direction recess portion intersect with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shuichi Kitora, Tomoaki Kurihara, Keisuke Miyairi
  • Patent number: 9750891
    Abstract: The present invention provides a deflectable guide whose use results in protection of the hand of medical personnel holding a medical container during the activity of moving a hypodermic needle toward and pressing it through a septum of the medical container. The present invention further is adapted for use of the same syringe and deflector guide protected needle for injection or withdrawal of medical liquids from a septum end of medical catheter or intravenous tubing without removal of the deflectable guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Moshe Mike Hoftman
  • Patent number: 9415472
    Abstract: A fluid extractor device including a ring with a circumference capable of fitting around an oil filter; a bracket affixed to the ring; and a valve including a base attached to the bracket, an extendable pin extending through the base, and a vacuum extension extending perpendicularly from the base and terminating in a vacuum aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Wayne Arthur Swanson
  • Patent number: 9352345
    Abstract: A dispenser head for dispensing a liquid or pasty medium, which dispenser head is fastenable to a container storing the medium, including an intermediate element with a receiving opening for the container and an actuating handle which is coupled displaceably in an actuating direction to the intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element and/or the actuating handle have/has at least one releasable connecting element providing a retaining force between the intermediate element and the actuating handle, which retaining force is opposed to a relative movement between the intermediate element and the actuating handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: APTAR RADOLFZELL GMBH
    Inventor: Juergen Greiner-Perth
  • Patent number: 9327899
    Abstract: An aerosol container (1) comprising a body (50) and cone (60) and encasing a composite spout (30) and bag (40) combination. The composite spout (30) has a metal tubular section (10), adapted to accommodate a valve arrangement (70, 75) and a polymer fishtail section (20), adapted to form a leak-proof seal with the bag (40). A product is filled into the bag (40) and propellant is filled into the sealed chamber defined between the outside of the bag (40) and the internal surface of the body (50)/cone (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Greenfield, Keith Alan Vincent, Michael Anthony King, Lee Robert Bradley
  • Patent number: 9119525
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the touch screen of any personal electronic device, including but not limited to smart phones and personal computing tablets. The apparatus comprises a wet portion and a dry portion in a substantially horizontal figure “8” configuration. The apparatus may also comprise a reservoir for storing a volume of conventional cleaning fluid. When not in use, the apparatus is slid into a case which is configured to house the wet and dry portions of the apparatus in separate housing compartments. A method is also provided for storing the apparatus when not in use so as to prolong its effective lifespan and improve its overall performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Marc Lemchen
  • Patent number: 9096445
    Abstract: A water purification apparatus comprising at least: (a) one or more water purification components in a housing; and (b) a handset integral with the housing, and moveable between a supported position on the housing and a suspended position beyond the housing, the handset including one or more water purification controls thereon. In this way, at least one control of the purification of the water in the housing is operative on the handset, which handset is useable either in its supported position on the housing or in its suspended position beyond the housing, whichever is most convenient to the user. More convenience is therefore provided to a user by the present invention compared with conventional purification apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: VWS (UK) Limited
    Inventor: Lee Underwood
  • Patent number: 9056293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for hygienically reconstituting and delivering food preparations, such as drinks, comprising a metering and mixing device connected to a container containing a base liquid, in the form of a package configured to be connected to a base station. The metering and mixing device comprises a pump for metering the liquid, a diluent intake and a mixing chamber. Coupling means are provided for providing the diluent supply and the means for driving the liquid pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Andre Klopfenstein, Elmar Mock, Christoph Rusch, Naomi Bitmead
  • Patent number: 9016505
    Abstract: The present invention regards a package (1) for food products comprising a flexible container (2) having a first wall (5) and a second wall (6) opposite each other and peripherally sealed along at least the respective side edges (5a, 6a, 5b, 6b), a space (8) inside said walls containing, optionally in sterile conditions, a food product (73), and a gusset element (10) extended between the upper edges (5c, 6c) of said first wall (5) and of said second wall (6), said gusset element (10) defining a pocket (14) turned towards the interior of said flexible container (2), characterized in that it comprises an opening and closing device (3) housed in said pocket (14) and constrained to said flexible container (2), said opening and closing device (3) comprising a pourer body (15) associated with an opening and closing cap (16), and cutting means (42) suitable to perforate said flexible container (2) at the time of the first opening of said packaging (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: GRC Pack Luxembourg S.A.
    Inventor: Pierottavio Canegallo
  • Patent number: 8944107
    Abstract: An opening device for opening a closed fluid container comprises a housing having a first chamber (1) for receiving the fluid container (3) and a second chamber (2) having an outlet (13). A part (6) of the fluid container that can be separated is arranged in the second chamber. A rotary drum (8) is rotatably supported in the second chamber. Said drum can be rotated from a starting position into a separating position in which it separates the separable container part from the fluid container. The rotational axis of the rotary drum is disposed at an angle to the connecting axis between the first and second chambers. A system for mixing at least two components uses such an opening device and a mixing container (18) having a connecting piece (19), to which the opening device is removably connected to establish a fluid connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Medmix Systems AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, William Brem, Wilhelm A. Keller
  • Patent number: 8919608
    Abstract: A container for dispensing a two-component liquid comprises an outer resilient container for containing one component with a neck defining an opening and an inner tubular container. The inner container contains a piston slidably received within it. A closure member extends over the entire area of the inner container and closes its lower end. The piston and the inner container define a reservoir for containing a second component. The neck carries a closure cap which affords a liquid dispensing opening. A first non-return valve communicates with the liquid dispensing opening and with the interior of the inner container. An airflow path extends through the closure cap and the piston and includes a second non-return valve. The first non-return valve is arranged to permit liquid to flow from the inner container to the liquid dispensing opening and the second non-return valve is arranged to permit air to flow through the airflow path into the inner container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Carbonite Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Smith, Karl Mondszein
  • Publication number: 20140326750
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism may comprise an engagement assembly, a piercing portion, and a valve assembly. The engagement assembly may generally receive the cartridge within the attachment mechanism. The piercing portion may generally pierce the cartridge, thereby releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container. The valve assembly may generally open upon engagement of the cartridge with the attachment mechanism. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Hernan Marina, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Agnete Enga, Vincent Faivre d'Arcier, Tim Connelly, Jonathan Cedar, Tucker Fort
  • Patent number: 8784917
    Abstract: The invention concerns a new food product (1) in the form of a meal comprising food (4) and a sauce (5), intended to be mixed for consumption of the meal, in closed packaging (1) comprising a container (2) in which the food (4) is placed and a lid (3) in which the sauce (5) is placed, the sauce being separated from the food by a seal (7) which closes off the part of the lid (3) facing the food (4) characterized in that the container (2) comprises a mechanism (11) to tear the seal (7) when the lid (3) is turned concurrently to the container (2) between a pre-tearing position of the seal (7) and a tearing position of the seal (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Claude Sebban
  • Patent number: 8770441
    Abstract: A spike for dispensing fluids from a flexible bag, wherein the spike includes multiple fluid channels which transfer liquids from the bag to an enclosed dispensing chamber and air from the enclosed chamber to the bag to permit and control fluid flow within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: International Packaging Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Macler
  • Patent number: 8740020
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism may comprise an engagement assembly, a piercing portion, and a valve assembly. The engagement assembly may generally receive the cartridge within the attachment mechanism. The piercing portion may generally pierce the cartridge, thereby releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container. The valve assembly may generally open upon engagement of the cartridge with the attachment mechanism. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Hernan Marina, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Agnete Enga, Vincent Faivre d'Arcier, Tim Connelly, Jonathan Cedar, Tucker Fort
  • Patent number: 8668880
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that inhibits microbial viability on a medical instrument. The apparatus has a sterilization chamber for receiving the medical instrument. A circulation system is fluidly connected to the sterilization chamber to circulate a fluid through the sterilization chamber. A well is provided to receive a chemistry container that includes a removable base portion. A device is provided to detach the removable base portion from the chemistry container. The device includes a mounting end that is mountable within the well such that the device extends into a lower portion of the well. An elongated intermediate section extends from the mounting end at a first angle. A free end extends from the elongated intermediate section at a second angle. The free end is dimensioned to matingly engage and apply a force to a mating feature on the chemistry container or on the removable base portion as the chemistry container is inserted into the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Phillip P. Franciskovich, Donald G. Rosenhamer
  • Patent number: 8640919
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. Various valves, pressure regulators, pressure ranges, needle geometries, gas selections are also presented. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Coravin, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20130341349
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Arthur L. VELLUTATO, JR., Walter Anthony BAKER
  • Patent number: 8602263
    Abstract: An improved coupling is disclosed for connecting a pump to a container. A first embodiment of the improved coupling incorporates a slidable coupling sleeve for piercing a frangible seal for providing liquid communication from the container to the pump. A first embodiment of the improved coupling incorporates coupling for providing liquid communication from the container to the pump. The invention is suitable for use with an aseptic container, a refrigerated container or a non-refrigerated container with or without preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Richard D. Baron, Sean H. Frielich
  • Patent number: 8590753
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The attachment mechanism may comprise an engagement assembly, a piercing portion, and a valve assembly. The engagement assembly may generally receive the cartridge within the attachment mechanism. The piercing portion may generally pierce the cartridge, thereby releasing the contents of the cartridge into the container. The valve assembly may generally open upon engagement of the cartridge with the attachment mechanism. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Hernan Marina, Jorge Manuel Maquita Nakano, Agnete Enga, Vicent Faivre d'Arcier, Tim Connelly, Jonathan Cedar, Tucker Fort
  • Publication number: 20130292423
    Abstract: Devices and methods for clamping a beverage extraction device to a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. One or more clamp arms may be arranged to clamp the extraction device to a wine bottle as well as allow the device to be supported upright on a table top. Clamp arms may include tab and ridge features that operate to properly engage and position a wide variety of different bottle neck shapes relative to the device. The one or more clamp arms may move the bottle neck distally, e.g., toward a resilient pad, so that the neck is suitably positioned relative to the device. Proper positioning and engagement of the neck may allow for desired piercing of a cork or other closure of the bottle by the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Coravin, LLC
  • Patent number: 8556123
    Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a container having a body defining therein a storage chamber for receiving and storing the substance. The container includes a head located at one end of the body and a first passageway that is in fluid communication with the storage chamber of the body and defines a flow path therebetween. The container also includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber, and a first connecting portion for connecting another component thereto. The device also includes a one-way valve assembly that includes a valve body including a body base defining a second passageway and at least one piercing portion engageable with the pierceable wall of the container. The valve assembly includes a second connecting portion connectable to the first connecting portion of the container for fixedly securing the valve assembly to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Py, Julian V. Chan, Giovanni Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8522995
    Abstract: The invention closures that opens sealed containers and close such containers thereafter and method of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie A. Voss, Catie A. Morley, James Timothy Davis, Gary S. Hall
  • Patent number: 8523017
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Walter Anthony Baker
  • Patent number: 8499971
    Abstract: A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Cool Gear International, LLC
    Inventors: Donna Roth, Henry Roth, Marco Wo
  • Patent number: 8479943
    Abstract: A sheet-material piercer (1) for a container closure (2) of the push-pull type is of essentially rotationally symmetrical design and can be inserted into the container closure (2) in the direction of the axis of rotation of symmetry (R) such that it can be displaced axially independently of the push-pull part of the container closure (2). The sheet-material piercer (1) is in one piece and has at least one sealing formation (16, 17, 18) which is likewise of rotationally symmetrical design and is arranged between an actuating end (13) and a piercing end (14). The sealing formation (16, 17, 18) is designed for sealing and latching contact with the container closure (2). Also proposed is a container closure (2) for a container (3) with a so-called push-pull closure and such a sheet-material piercer (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: René Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20130160621
    Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, JR., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, JR.
  • Patent number: 8464906
    Abstract: A system for dispensing fluids wherein a support structure holds bulk fluid contained within a bag that is transferred from the bag to an enclosed chamber in a dispensing base, from which chamber the fluid is dispensed, via a puncturing device utilizing multiple spikes. After dispensing air pressure in the enclosed chamber is equalized with the air pressure acting on the bulk fluid by at least one of the spikes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: International Packaging Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Macler
  • Patent number: 8360277
    Abstract: An assembly for dispensing a beverage includes a collapsible beverage container having a neck part with an outlet. A connecting element is arranged at the neck part so as to receive an inlet end of a dispensing line. The beverage container is contained in a pressure chamber having an interior configured to accommodate the beverage container and a lid. The connecting element is configured for abutment with the lid of the pressure chamber to form a seal between the lid and the beverage container during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Carlsberg Breweries A/S
    Inventor: Jan N. Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20130001251
    Abstract: The invention concerns a beverage machine comprising a casing (32) enclosing: a first part (34) for receiving an ingredient capsule therein, a second part (70) having a surface (91) provided with perforating projecting members (90) facing the first part, an opening (76) in the casing enabling the capsule to be inserted in a direction of insertion (Z) between the first and second parts, the first and second parts being movable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis (X) perpendicular to surface (91) between a first position in which first and second parts are spaced apart so that the ingredient capsule is inserted therebetween and a second position in which first and second parts are close to each other so that the capsule is in contact with the member. The members (90) are provided in an arrangement on the surface with respect to the opening (76) so as to permanently reduce the risk of trapping of the capsule by the members during the capsule insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Peter Mori
  • Patent number: 8196783
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a device and method for dispensing pressurized fluid from a container wherein the internal pressure of the container is not exposed to an external or ambient atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Josef Krzecki
  • Patent number: 8109236
    Abstract: Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. In the present invention, a fluid, such as a pesticide or parasiticide, glue, solvent, lubricant, medicament and the like is loaded into a fluid reservoir and the reservoir sealed. The reservoir can be attached to a cap-applicator structure which is in an inactive configuration. In the inactive configuration, a piercing tip remains poised over the reservoir in an inactive configuration without forming an opening in the reservoir. The cap-applicator can have a sharp intsernal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. This will allow the user to dispense the liquid out of the reservoir through the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sumitomo Corporation of America
    Inventors: Thomas Brodowski, George Engel, Bruce Harvie, Vitor Oliveira, Bill Weber
  • Publication number: 20110226809
    Abstract: There is provided a pouring device for use with a pouch containing a liquid comprising. For example, the pouring device can comprise a first closing mechanism and a second closing mechanism. The first closing mechanism is effective for allowing or preventing passage of a fluid from a first chamber to the outside of the device. The second closing mechanism is effective for allowing or preventing passage of a fluid from the first chamber to a second chamber that is adapted to be in fluid flow communication with the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Michel MALO