Patents by Inventor Bryan Butte

Bryan Butte 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: 10196595
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described that enable controlled, repeatable and accelerated aging and infusion of alcohol containing beverages. The devices include newly reaction canisters in a computer controlled environment of valves, pumps, interconnecting plumbing, sensors and mixing and dispersing manifolds. Embodiments include devices and infusing materials. The infusing materials include traditional aging/infusing materials such as oaks traditionally used to make barrels for aging and infusion as well as other woods and a variety of non-wood infusion materials such as citrus, beans and seeds. The combination of controls, sensor and computer interface allows for repeatable preparation of aged/infused drinks and for development of new aged/infused drinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Bryan Butte
  • Publication number: 20170292100
    Abstract: Devices and methods are described that enable controlled, repeatable and accelerated aging and infusion of alcohol containing beverages. The devices include newly reaction canisters in a computer controlled environment of valves, pumps, interconnecting plumbing, sensors and mixing and dispersing manifolds. Embodiments include devices and infusing materials. The infusing materials include traditional aging/infusing materials such as oaks traditionally used to make barrels for aging and infusion as well as other woods and a variety of non-wood infusion materials such as citrus, beans and seeds. The combination of controls, sensor and computer interface allows for repeatable preparation of aged/infused drinks and for development of new aged/infused drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Bryan Butte