Patents by Inventor Benjamin Blecha

Benjamin Blecha 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: 12653150
    Abstract: An example water circulation device is configured for mounting within a livestock watering reservoir, and generally includes a mount, a housing, and a nozzle. The mount is configured to facilitate mounting of the water circulation device within the livestock watering reservoir. The housing is coupled to the mount, extends along a longitudinal axis, and includes helical channels and apertures distributed amongst the helical channels. The nozzle is mounted in the housing and configured to discharge water at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis to thereby cause circulation of water within the housing. Moreover, the housing is configured to discharge circulating water via the plurality of apertures in a manner that generates eddy currents in an area of the livestock watering reservoir that is positioned outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Toasty Float Inc.
    Inventors: David Koetter, Benjamin Blecha, David Kittle, Scott Rendel, Devon Newman, Mike Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20260150811
    Abstract: An example water circulation device is configured for mounting within a livestock watering reservoir, and generally includes a mount, a housing, and a nozzle. The mount is configured to facilitate mounting of the water circulation device within the livestock watering reservoir. The housing is coupled to the mount, extends along a longitudinal axis, and includes helical channels and apertures distributed amongst the helical channels. The nozzle is mounted in the housing and configured to discharge water at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis to thereby cause circulation of water within the housing. Moreover, the housing is configured to discharge circulating water via the plurality of apertures in a manner that generates eddy currents in an area of the livestock watering reservoir that is positioned outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: David Koetter, Benjamin Blecha, David Kittle, Scott Rendel, Devon Newman, Mike Lloyd