Patents by Inventor Austin FORGEY

Austin FORGEY 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).

  • Patent number: 12679714
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for fluid dispensing nozzles are described. Various implementations include a fluid dispensing nozzle including an inlet section which defines an inlet channel with a first diameter, and a restriction region which defines a restriction channel fluidically coupled to the inlet channel. The restriction channel extends along a first predetermined length and has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The nozzle includes an expansion chamber which defines an expansion channel fluidically coupled to the restriction channel. The expansion chamber has a trumpet shape with a maximum diameter at an outlet of the expansion chamber. The maximum diameter of the expansion chamber is greater than the first diameter; and nozzle includes a diffuser plate positioned at the outlet of the expansion chamber. The diffuser plate includes a plurality of openings and a mesh insert that is disposed across the plurality of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Brad Munoz, Austin Forgey
  • Publication number: 20240308836
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for fluid dispensing nozzles are described. Various implementations include a fluid dispensing nozzle including an inlet section which defines an inlet channel with a first diameter, and a restriction region which defines a restriction channel fluidically coupled to the inlet channel. The restriction channel extends along a first predetermined length and has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The nozzle includes an expansion chamber which defines an expansion channel fluidically coupled to the restriction channel. The expansion chamber has a trumpet shape with a maximum diameter at an outlet of the expansion chamber. The maximum diameter of the expansion chamber is greater than the first diameter; and nozzle includes a diffuser plate positioned at the outlet of the expansion chamber. The diffuser plate includes a plurality of openings and a mesh insert that is disposed across the plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Brad MUNOZ, Austin FORGEY