Patents Assigned to SharkNinja Operating LLC
  • Patent number: 12376703
    Abstract: A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Danny Martins Raposo, Christopher T. Martin, Joshua D. Anthony, John Benoit
  • Patent number: 12376660
    Abstract: A hair care appliance and methods for drying and/or styling hair are provided. The hair care appliance includes a handle having an inlet and a body coupled to the handle and having a plurality of outlets. The handle can include a fan assembly and a motor assembly and the applicant can include one or more heater assemblies. In one embodiment, the appliance includes at least one heater assembly extending along the body between the proximal and distal ends. In some aspects, the at least one heater assembly can longitudinally separate a first plurality of bristles from a second plurality of bristles. In other embodiments, a baffle for directing airflow is provided. In other embodiments, the appliance is configured to switch between hair drying and hair heating modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Colby Jackson Higgins, Gentian Rrudho, Katelyn Lee Walter, Molly McGuinness
  • Patent number: 12369744
    Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines (e.g., coffee machines, espresso machines, etc.) are provided. In general, an espresso machine is configured to brew and dispense espresso. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a boiler, a temperature sensor, a water outlet, a plumbing system, a housing, a controller, and a memory. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the boiler. The plumbing system is configured to deliver water from the boiler to the water outlet. The housing includes a reservoir coupled thereto and configured to contain a cleaning liquid therein. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations including measuring a temperature of the boiler, comparing the temperature of the boiler to a predetermined temperature, operating the pump, and terminating the operation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Scott John Shaw, Korkut Bekiroglu, Eli Piscitelli
  • Patent number: 12369741
    Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for espresso machines are provided. In general, an espresso machine is configured to brew and dispense espresso. In an exemplary implementation, the espresso machine includes a grinder configured to grind coffee beans. The grinder is configured to be adjustable to allow for adjustment of coffee bean grind size, which may help that ensure that a particular beverage brewed and dispensed by the espresso machine is prepared using an optimal grind size. The espresso machine is configured to prevent jamming of the grinder automatically in response to grind size adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Korkut Bekiroglu, Scott John Shaw, Eli Piscitelli
  • Publication number: 20250234886
    Abstract: A removeable collection tray is configured for use with a frozen drink maker having a housing and an evaporator disposed in the housing. The collection tray includes a collection chamber for receiving liquid and a handle for removing the tray from the housing. The collection chamber is configured to be inserted within a slot in the housing adjacent the evaporator. When inserted into the slot, the collection chamber is vertically spaced from a bottom side of housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lerman, Macrae Benziger, Alexander Mularski, Ryan Michienzi, Vipul Mone
  • Publication number: 20250234894
    Abstract: A pour-in opening for a frozen drink maker is disclosed. The frozen drink maker includes a dasher configured to rotate within a mixing vessel about a center axis. The pour-in opening is positioned on a top rear portion of the mixing vessel. The pour-in opening includes a surface that inclines radially with respect to the center axis of the dasher and an aperture positioned on the surface in fluid communication with an interior of the mixing vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lerman, Macrae Benziger, Ryan Michienzi
  • Publication number: 20250235039
    Abstract: A drink maker including a mixing vessel and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, arranged to mix the drink product. A cooling circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. A temperature sensor is arranged to detect a temperature of the drink product and output a temperature signal. A motor condition sensor is arranged to detect a motor condition associated with the drive motor and output a motor condition signal. A memory is arranged to store a first temperature value corresponding to a first target temperature and store a motor condition limit. A controller is arranged to: i) receive the temperature signal, ii) receive the motor condition signal, and ii) control the temperature associated with the drink product by controlling the cooling circuit based at least on the received temperature signal, the received motor condition signal, the first temperature value, and the motor condition limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lerman, Macrae Benziger, Alexander Mularski, Vipul Mone
  • Publication number: 20250234889
    Abstract: A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, that is arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A refrigeration circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The refrigeration circuit includes a condenser. A cooling fan is configured to concurrently cool the drive motor and the condenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Derek Lessard, Michael Lerman, Lloyd Olson, Ryan Michienzi
  • Publication number: 20250234887
    Abstract: A frozen drink maker is described that includes a housing, a mixing vessel to mix a drink product, and a flexible seal. The housing includes an upper housing section and a lever moveable relative to the upper housing section between a coupled position and an uncoupled position. The flexible seal is between the upper housing section and the mixing vessel. The lever couples the mixing vessel to the upper housing section when in the coupled position and uncouples the mixing vessel from the upper housing section when in the uncoupled position. When the lever is in the coupled position, the mixing vessel is sealed against the upper housing section by the flexible seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Roberts, Michael Lerman, Macrae Benziger, Alexander Mularski
  • Publication number: 20250234896
    Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a frozen drink maker has a housing including a first portion attached to an outer surface of the frozen drink maker adjacent to a spout and a second portion spaced apart from the spout and extending outward from the outer surface. A lever attached to the second portion of the housing is rotatable relative to the second portion of the housing about a first pivot member. A seal operatively coupled to the lever is configured to seal the spout in a closed position. Rotation of the lever causes the seal to move into an open position to allow dispensing of a drink product through the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Macrae Benziger, Michael Lerman, Alexander Mularski
  • Publication number: 20250236504
    Abstract: A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A cooling circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel, while a temperature sensor is arranged to detect a temperature associated with the drink product and output a temperature signal, and a memory is arranged to store a recipe including a first temperature value corresponding to a first target temperature. A controller, in communication with the memory, is arranged to: i) receive the temperature signal, and ii) control the temperature associated with the drink product by controlling the cooling circuit based on the received temperature signal, the first temperature value, and a manual temperature adjustment. A user interface is arranged to receive a user input to adjust the manual temperature adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lerman, Macrae Benziger, Alexander Mularski, Derek Lessard
  • Publication number: 20250234888
    Abstract: A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, that is arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A refrigeration circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The refrigeration circuit including a condenser. A cooling fan is configured to concurrently cool the drive motor and the condenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Derek Lessard, Michael Lerman, Lloyd Olson, Ryan Michienzi
  • Publication number: 20250234897
    Abstract: A shroud for a dispenser assembly of a frozen drink maker has a first panel section and a second panel section extending substantially parallel to the first panel section. A front section extends between the first and second panel sections. The first and second panel sections are configured to form a removable snap fit with a dispenser housing of the frozen drink maker. A length and shape of the shroud is selected to direct a drink product dispensed from a spout of the frozen drink maker downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Macrae Benziger, Michael Lerman, Alexander Mularski, Matt Roberts
  • Patent number: 12364374
    Abstract: A surface cleaning device may include a nozzle, a dust cup, a suction motor configured to draw air into the nozzle and through the dust cup, and a first deodorizer coupled to the nozzle, the first deodorizer includes a deodorizing composition having a long chain fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Philippa J. Copeland, Jemima L. C. Meil, Hugh J. Croggon, Oliver G. Holmes
  • Patent number: 12357118
    Abstract: A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Joshua D. Anthony, Steven Carter, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Michael James Douglas, Ethan T. Brown, Lynas Francis
  • Patent number: 12349836
    Abstract: A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Mai Iisaka, Kin Kit Christopher Wong, Matthew Takeshi Lin, Samuel Benjamin Baldry
  • Patent number: 12349835
    Abstract: A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Mai Iisaka, Kin Kit Christopher Wong, Matthew Takeshi Lin, Samuel Benjamin Baldry, Georgia Emily ann Banton, Dennis Jose Bernal, Connor Richard Stevenson Reed, Christopher Meyer-Rassow
  • Patent number: 12336682
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner may include a base, an upright body pivotally coupled to the base, a supply tank removably coupled to the upright body and a recovery tank removably coupled to the upright body. The base may include a non-removable door and a removable suction nozzle. At least one fluid dispensing nozzle may be provided on the door. The door may be pivotally coupled to the base for providing access to an agitator. The cleaner may include and auto-spray configuration. The cleaner may include a support on the upright portion for the recovery tank. The cleaner may include an additive tank received in a receptacle of the supply tank. The recovery tank may include a float and/or an airflow management configuration. The cleaner may include a cleaning tool and a suction changeover valve and/or a fluid changeover valve. The cleaner may include a mixing valve for supplying fluid to a fluid changeover valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Adam Udy, Lee Cottrell, Chi Ho Hui, Jian cheng Wang, Fariha Ahmed, Jennifer Andrews, Devan Schappler, Dejian He, Kevin O'Malley, Ognjen Vrdoljak, Peter Cahaly, Scott Niedzwecki, Bartholomew De Banzie Lampard, Qiang Liu, Yinhui Li, Daniel Innes, Jordan Ridgley, Linqiang Feng, Yongsheng Lai, Mingchun Zhu, Xavier Cullere, Zach Shonfeld, Ryan Shimizu, Jeremy McDaniel
  • Patent number: 12336681
    Abstract: A hand-held surface cleaning device consistent with aspects of the present disclosure includes a body (or body portion) with a motor, power source and dust cup disposed therein. The body portion also functions as a handgrip to allow the hand-held surface cleaning device to be operated by one hand, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Tonderys, Andre D. Brown, Daniel Innes, Bastin Antonisami, Jason B. Thorne, Kai Xu, Heliang Chen, Adam Udy
  • Patent number: 12329350
    Abstract: A robotic cleaner may include one or more driven wheels and a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more driven wheels. The controller may be configured to cause: the robotic cleaner to move along a cleaning path that includes one or more row portions and one or more turn-around portions, the robotic cleaner to stop forward movement at a first cleaning point, and the robotic cleaner to rotate in a rotation direction at the first cleaning point, the rotation direction being only one of clockwise or counter clockwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Michael William Finnegan