Patents by Inventor Augusto A. Picozza
Augusto A. Picozza 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: 10874248Abstract: A coffee maker having a water reservoir, a brew head assembly positioned in front of the water reservoir including a shower head member, a pivotally movable brew basket, and a water reservoir fill port located in front of the coffee maker within the brew head assembly, the water reservoir fill port being in direct communication with the water reservoir such that water can be poured directly into the water reservoir fill port over the top of the shower head member and brew basket to fill the water reservoir. The shower head member includes a first flow channel for delivering heated water to the brew basket and at least one second flow channel having at least one opening associated therewith for allowing steam generated within the brew basket to be channeled back to the water reservoir. A separate compartment for holding and storing a measuring spoon is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Damien Vizcarra, Sandra Lin
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Patent number: 10863847Abstract: A food preparation appliance comprising a sieve having an inner perforated surface for extracting a food item into liquid and solid particles, a source of rotatable power for rotating the sieve, a cleaning device for removing unwanted buildup of pulp from the perforated surface of the sieve, and a reservoir holding a pre-determined volume of cleaning fluid that is released and directed onto the sieve when the cleaning device is operated.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Cisco Arrieta, Traci Licht, George T. Hardin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180360261Abstract: A coffee maker having a water reservoir, a brew head assembly positioned in front of the water reservoir including a shower head member, a pivotally movable brew basket, and a water reservoir fill port located in front of the coffee maker within the brew head assembly, the water reservoir fill port being in direct communication with the water reservoir such that water can be poured directly into the water reservoir fill port over the top of the shower head member and brew basket to fill the water reservoir. The shower head member includes a first flow channel for delivering heated water to the brew basket and at least one second flow channel having at least one opening associated therewith for allowing steam generated within the brew basket to be channeled back to the water reservoir. A separate compartment for holding and storing a measuring spoon is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Damien Vizcarra, Sandra Lin
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Patent number: 9867387Abstract: A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for supporting the blending container, an ice-shaving unit, and an agitator to agitate shaved ice and other beverage ingredients in the blending container. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout. A motorized base containing both an agitator and an auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the ice-shaving motor, the agitator, and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Monte Davis, Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Terry Tang
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Publication number: 20170258256Abstract: A food preparation appliance comprising a sieve having an inner perforated surface for extracting a food item into liquid and solid particles, a source of rotatable power for rotating the sieve, a cleaning device for removing unwanted buildup of pulp from the perforated surface of the sieve, and a reservoir holding a pre-determined volume of cleaning fluid that is released and directed onto the sieve when the cleaning device is operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Cisco Arrieta, Traci Licht, George T. Hardin, JR.
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Publication number: 20170027368Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Patent number: 9433316Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20160101884Abstract: A vacuum sealer including a base defining a support surface and a body extending from, the base. A suction head is supported by the body and is moveable along the body toward and away from the support surface. The suction head supports a suction assembly including a suction inlet with a sealing member thereabout. A suction pump is configured to selectively provide a suction force to the suction inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Enrique Plazarte, Jason Harris, Gustavo Morales
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Publication number: 20150289709Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20140374519Abstract: A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for supporting the blending container, an ice-shaving unit, and an agitator to agitate shaved ice and other beverage ingredients in the blending container. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout. A motorized base containing both an agitator and an auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the ice-shaving motor, the agitator, and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Monte Davis, Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Terry Tang
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Publication number: 20140134304Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (700) for making a mixed food item. The methods comprise creating a seal between an inner container of a culinary tool and an outer container of the culinary tool such that at least one ingredient of the mixed food item is prevented from exiting the culinary tool. The culinary tool is configured to at least facilitate measurement of a volume of the ingredient necessary to make the mixed food item. The inner container is rotated relative to the outer container of the culinary tool so that the seal is at least partially broken, whereby the ingredient is dispensed from the culinary tool into the culinary appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Omar Bermudez
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Publication number: 20110014342Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for steaming and blending food products such as baby food. The apparatus includes a base including a steam chamber and a drive shaft. A container assembly can be mounted to the base in an inverted position for steaming the food and in an upright position for blending the food. The apparatus may further include a steam cooker, baby bottle sterilizing unit and a bottle warmer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Patrick J. Curran, Joseph C. Spencer, JR.
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Patent number: D509658Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Swyst, Augusto A. Picozza, Gustavo Fontana
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Patent number: D767333Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Evan Gant, Joongoo Lee
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Patent number: D767938Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Evan Gant, Joongoo Lee
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Patent number: D769662Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff
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Patent number: D774348Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Asoka Veeravagu, Augusto A. Picozza, Joongoo Lee
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Patent number: D785392Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Sandra Lin, Damien Vizcarra
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Patent number: D785393Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Sandra Lin, Damien Vizcarra
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Patent number: D785394Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Palermo, Augusto A. Picozza, Sandra Lin, Damien Vizcarra