Patents Assigned to The Violina Syndicate, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230284832
    Abstract: A storage container for tobacco, spices and herbs has an airtight lid with a storage cavity on top for temporary storage of ground particulates. The cavity has ramp for dispensing ground material in a controlled manner, and a removable cover plate with a built-in grinder for grinding the stored material and allowing it to fall directly into the cavity. A recessed storage compartment on the bottom of the lid holds a humidity stabilizer which controls the humidity inside the container to help preserve material stored in the container. A rotary grinder can also be removably attached to the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventor: Eitam Scharf
  • Publication number: 20210015306
    Abstract: A grinder specially adapted for grinding herbs has a sheet with unique groove and hole patterns forming a grinding area. Although it is a manual grinder, the grinder does not require the use of cutting blades, making it much safer to use. The grinder is particularly suitable for grinding softer herbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: The Violina Syndicate LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Iftach Scharf
  • Patent number: 10820755
    Abstract: A grinder specially adapted for grinding herbs has a sheet with unique groove and hole patterns forming a grinding area. Although it is a manual grinder, the grinder does not require the use of cutting blades, making it much safer to use. The grinder is particularly suitable for grinding softer herbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Iftach Scharf
  • Publication number: 20200085241
    Abstract: A grinder specially adapted for grinding herbs has a sheet with unique groove and hole patterns forming a grinding area. Although it is a manual grinder, the grinder does not require the use of cutting blades, making it much safer to use. The grinder is particularly suitable for grinding softer herbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: The Violina Syndicate LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Iftach Scharf
  • Patent number: 8882010
    Abstract: A grinder specially adapted for grinding herbs has a sheet with unique groove patterns forming a grinding area. Although it is a manual grinder, the grinder does not require the use of cutting blades, making it much safer to use. The grinder is particularly suitable for grinding softer herbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Patent number: 8672249
    Abstract: A herb grinder includes a metal sheet having a first surface and an opposite second surface. the sheet being configured to include, on at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and said at least one of the surfaces define a square wave shape having flat valleys and flat peaks, wherein the flat valleys are roughened by a process of photochemical etching. A plurality of holes of a first type, extending from a peak to the bottom surface of the metal sheet, and a plurality of holes of a second type extending from a valley to the bottom surface of the metal sheet. The metal sheet may include an opening adjacent an edge of the sheet, and a flexible link may be fastened to the metal sheet through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Patent number: 8636237
    Abstract: A herb grinder includes a metal sheet having a first surface and an opposite second surface. the sheet being configured to include, on at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and said at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and at least one of the surfaces define a square wave shape having flat valleys and flat peaks, wherein the flat valleys are roughened by a process of photochemical etching. A plurality of holes of a first type, extending from a peak to the bottom surface of the metal sheet, and a plurality of holes of a second type extending from a valley to the bottom surface of the metal sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Publication number: 20130220848
    Abstract: A combination grinder and container, including a lid or cover, with a fixed spot provided for holding a grinder, and making the grinder unmovable. The container saves space and time, since it is very easy to take the grinder out of the container and use it elsewhere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
    Inventor: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130214073
    Abstract: A grinder specially adapted for grinding herbs has a sheet with unique groove patterns forming a grinding area. Although it is a manual grinder, the grinder does not require the use of cutting blades, making it much safer to use. The grinder is particularly suitable for grinding softer herbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
    Inventor: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130214074
    Abstract: A grinder in the form of a lighter where the grinding is performed on the outer shell. The grinder has unique groove patterns on the shell that form the grinding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
    Inventor: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130048769
    Abstract: A herb grinder comprising a metal sheet having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the sheet being configured to include, on at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and said at least one of the surfaces define a square wave shape having flat valleys and flat peaks, wherein the flat valleys are roughened by a process of photochemical etching. A plurality of holes of a first type, extending from a peak to the bottom surface of the metal sheet, and a plurality of holes of a second type extending from a valley to the bottom surface of the metal sheet. The metal sheet may include an opening adjacent an edge of the sheet, and a flexible link may be fastened to the metal sheet through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Publication number: 20120187231
    Abstract: A herb grinder comprising a metal sheet having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the sheet being configured to include, on at least one of the surfaces, a plurality of grooves extending parallel with one another and spaced apart from one another, wherein the grooves and said at least one of the surfaces define a square wave shape having flat valleys and flat peaks, wherein the flat valleys are roughened by a process of photochemical etching. A plurality of holes of a first type, extending from a peak to the bottom surface of the metal sheet, and a plurality of holes of a second type extending from a valley to the bottom surface of the metal sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: THE VIOLINA SYNDICATE, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Patent number: D669746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant
  • Patent number: D669747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: The Violina Syndicate, LLC
    Inventors: Eitam Scharf, Kimberly Dian Grant