Patents by Inventor David Gast
David Gast 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: 11864708Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: UNIFIED BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Licata, Richard Powers, David Gast
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Publication number: 20210368832Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Patent number: 11102997Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: UNIFIED BRANDS, INC.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Patent number: 10980393Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system, which includes manifolding in fluid communication with the cavity, is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Publication number: 20210000321Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: MICHAEL P. LICATA, RICHARD POWERS, DAVID GAST
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Patent number: 10779701Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Licata, Richard Powers, David Gast
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Publication number: 20200205448Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Patent number: 10582718Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: UNIFIED BRANDS, INC.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Patent number: 10426314Abstract: A fluid pump volute offshoot system for debris diversion and collection, a solids collection system, and related methods, for a pot and pan, or other, similar, washing machine is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, Josh Huisenga, David Gast
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Patent number: 10292562Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Licata, Richard Powers, David Gast
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Publication number: 20180078111Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
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Patent number: 9826881Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid is out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Publication number: 20170332675Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
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Publication number: 20170224188Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: MICHAEL P. LICATA, RICHARD POWERS, DAVID GAST
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Patent number: 9723864Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael Licata, David Gast
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Publication number: 20160360944Abstract: A fluid pump volute offshoot system for debris diversion and collection, a solids collection system, and related methods, for a pot and pan, or other, similar, washing machine is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: John W. CANTRELL, Mark CHURCHILL, Michael LICATA, Josh HUISENGA, David GAST
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Publication number: 20150359407Abstract: A method of cleaning a washing machine and components and systems for enabling a user to clean the washing machine are provided. The method includes gaining access to debris that is trapped in otherwise inaccessible and/or concealed areas and/or directing debris out of inaccessible and/or concealed areas. The components include a jet channel that selectively couples to a discharge manifold in use and is removable to provide access to an interior area of the discharge manifold for cleaning. The systems include a removable mount assembly for accessories and a purging system for pumps and other concealed areas. The purging system is configured to discharge purging fluid through a plurality of purging ports and into concealed areas so as to direct debris in the concealed areas out of the concealed areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: MICHAEL P. LICATA, RICHARD POWERS, DAVID GAST
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Patent number: 9022047Abstract: A rotisserie skewer, basket and parts cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly is located within a wash tank that includes a jet nozzle to expel a stream of fluid into said wash tank. The assembly is rotatably mounted within the wash tank and is capable of holding parts for cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Michael P. Licata, David Gast
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Publication number: 20150068564Abstract: An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. A cavity is filled with fluid, a mass of silverware or other item(s) is located within the cavity, generally an entire volume of fluid is pumped out of the cavity, and the pumped fluid is directed back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST
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Publication number: 20150007588Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defrosting frozen items, is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid flow system and method, such as a fluid-push/pull system in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity in which frozen items are located and/or a continuous motion system in which fluid is circulated within a fluid tank of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: JOHN CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL, MICHAEL LICATA, DAVID GAST