Patents by Inventor Brian J. Tollefson

Brian J. Tollefson 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: 10980247
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 10874117
    Abstract: An apparatus has a kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream. The apparatus includes a liquid topping dispenser assembly having liquid dispensing faucets that are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confection. The liquid topping dispenser assembly is mounted onto a sidewall of the kiosk such that an open space is formed. A gasket assembly is positioned within the open space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 10682942
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Tikiz Franchising, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 10617132
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20200029588
    Abstract: An apparatus has a kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream. The apparatus includes a liquid topping dispenser assembly having liquid dispensing faucets that are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confection. The liquid topping dispenser assembly is mounted onto a sidewall of the kiosk such that an open space is formed. A gasket assembly is positioned within the open space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20190281860
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 10231471
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Tikiz Franchising, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20190039498
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 10112522
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Tikiz Franchising, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20180263257
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: TIKIZ FRANCHISING, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20160264033
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: 9352679
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Tikiz Franchising, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20160044936
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream may include with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Publication number: 20140027471
    Abstract: A kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream is provided with a liquid-topping dispenser assembly having liquid-dispensing faucets which are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confections. The dispenser assembly may be configured to allow people to operate faucets from both sides of the dispenser assembly. The dispenser assembly extends outwardly of the kiosk in a dispensing orientation and is movable to a stored orientation. The dispenser assembly may also be movable between several dispensing positions. The kiosk may be stationary or mobile. The kiosk may be provided with more than one dispenser assembly and may use a dispenser assembly mounted on a trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Tikiz Development Group, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson
  • Patent number: D704493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Tikiz Franchising, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Tollefson, David S. Tollefson