Patents Assigned to Bkon LLC
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Patent number: 11825982Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages having a vessel, said vessel having a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 11421192Abstract: A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 11116354Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages having a vessel, said vessel including a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 10117444Abstract: A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 9907430Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 9763461Abstract: A process for infusing a consumable substance is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of consumable substance into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber. Methods for separating the infusion material from the consumable substance after completion of the infusion process are also described. In addition, devices for infusing liquids or consumable substances, and/or brewing beverages are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 9402405Abstract: A liquid infusion and/or brewing process is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of liquid into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber, wherein said at least one cycle includes reducing pressure within said chamber to form at least a partial vacuum within said chamber and subsequently returning said chamber to about atmospheric pressure. Methods for separating the brewing media from the liquid after completion of the brewing process are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Bkon LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 9295358Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Bkon LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Publication number: 20140079854Abstract: A liquid infusion and/or brewing process is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of liquid into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber, wherein said at least one cycle includes reducing pressure within said chamber to form at least a partial vacuum within said chamber and subsequently returning said chamber to about atmospheric pressure. Methods for separating the brewing media from the liquid after completion of the brewing process are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: BKON LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
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Patent number: 8586117Abstract: A liquid infusion and/or brewing process is described. The process includes the steps of placing a desired amount of an infusion material into a chamber at atmospheric pressure, placing a desired amount of liquid into said chamber, sealing said chamber from the surrounding atmosphere, and applying at least one reduced pressure cycle within said chamber, wherein said at least one cycle includes reducing pressure within said chamber to form at least a partial vacuum within said chamber and subsequently returning said chamber to about atmospheric pressure. Methods for separating the brewing media from the liquid after completion of the brewing process are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Bkon LLCInventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis