Patents by Inventor David Storek

David Storek 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: 10226145
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The cleanable, portable, fully automated apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet container having a liquid inlet and inlet valve for controllably providing liquid into the main container and a liquid outlet container receiving liquid drained from the main container. A heater automatically heats the main container and a motor rotates or otherwise moves the main container from a receiving position for receiving fresh liquid from the inlet container to a drainage position for draining waste liquid via gravity from the main container into the outlet container. This rotation/movement of the main container can be used repeatedly to add fresh liquid and remove waste liquid during multiple fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Publication number: 20190021373
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 10064424
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Publication number: 20180008080
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The cleanable, portable, fully automated apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet container having a liquid inlet and inlet valve for controllably providing liquid into the main container and a liquid outlet container receiving liquid drained from the main container. A heater automatically heats the main container and a motor rotates or otherwise moves the main container from a receiving position for receiving fresh liquid from the inlet container to a drainage position for draining waste liquid via gravity from the main container into the outlet container. This rotation/movement of the main container can be used repeatedly to add fresh liquid and remove waste liquid during multiple fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 9730542
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The cleanable, portable, fully automated apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet container having a liquid inlet and inlet valve for controllably providing liquid into the main container and a liquid outlet container receiving liquid drained from the main container. A heater automatically heats the main container and a motor rotates or otherwise moves the main container and a receiving position for receiving fresh liquid from the inlet container to a drainage position for draining waste liquid via gravity from the main container into the outlet container. This rotation/movement of the main container can be used repeatedly to add fresh liquid and remove waste liquid during multiple fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Antonia L. Sequeira, Robert Peter Otillar
  • Publication number: 20160338539
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 9445614
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Antonia Sequeira, Robert Otillar
  • Publication number: 20160206136
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet for providing liquid into the main container with the food product, and a liquid outlet for removing liquid from the main container without removing the food product. The apparatus can include a valve attached to the liquid inlet and a valve attached to the liquid outlet for automated regulation of inflow and outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus also includes a heater associated with the main container for automated heating of the main container including the food/liquid, and a controller for automatically regulating the inflow/outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus can be designed as a cleanable, portable, fully automated appliance for sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc. food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 9320388
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet for providing liquid into the main container with the food product, and a liquid outlet for removing liquid from the main container without removing the food product. The apparatus can include a valve attached to the liquid inlet and a valve attached to the liquid outlet for automated regulation of inflow and outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus also includes a heater associated with the main container for automated heating of the main container including the food/liquid, and a controller for automatically regulating the inflow/outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus can be designed as a cleanable, portable, fully automated appliance for sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc. food products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 9153300
    Abstract: Chips that include one or more particle manipulation mechanisms, or force transduction elements, provided at specific locations to manipulate and localize particles proximal the substrate surface. In one embodiment, individually addressable magnetic control mechanisms such as electric coils are provided at specific locations to create a magnetic field to attract magnetic particles, such a magnetic or magnetizable beads, to those specific locations. In another embodiment, electrostatic control mechanisms such as electrodes are provided to attract and manipulate electrically charged micro-particles. A location may include a crater or well formed in the substrate, or it may include an element on the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are located proximal specific locations, e.g., specific craters, so as to analyze specific conditions at each location. In other embodiments, multiple locations share one or more sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Otillar, David Storek, Christer Johansson
  • Publication number: 20140199454
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a food product in a container is described. The apparatus can be cleanable, portable, and fully automated. It can include a main container for holding the food product and one or more other containers for holding a substance, such as liquid. The main container can be moved between the one or more other containers so that the food product is immersed in the substance (e.g., liquid) in the one or more other containers. Any of the containers can be heated to heat the food product. This movement of the main container can be used run fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, cleaning, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: LEGUPRO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Antonia Sequeira, Robert Otillar
  • Publication number: 20130216673
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The cleanable, portable, fully automated apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet container having a liquid inlet and inlet valve for controllably providing liquid into the main container and a liquid outlet container receiving liquid drained from the main container. A heater automatically heats the main container and a motor rotates or otherwise moves the main container and a receiving position for receiving fresh liquid from the inlet container to a drainage position for draining waste liquid via gravity from the main container into the outlet container. This rotation/movement of the main container can be used repeatedly to add fresh liquid and remove waste liquid during multiple fully automated cycles (e.g., sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc.) that do not require user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: David Storek, Antonia L. Sequeira, Robert Peter Otillar
  • Publication number: 20120172260
    Abstract: Chips that include one or more particle manipulation mechanisms, or force transduction elements, provided at specific locations to manipulate and localize particles proximal the substrate surface. In one embodiment, individually addressable magnetic control mechanisms such as electric coils are provided at specific locations to create a magnetic field to attract magnetic particles, such a magnetic or magnetizable beads, to those specific locations. In another embodiment, electrostatic control mechanisms such as electrodes are provided to attract and manipulate electrically charged micro-particles. A location may include a crater or well formed in the substrate, or it may include an element on the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are located proximal specific locations, e.g., specific craters, so as to analyze specific conditions at each location. In other embodiments, multiple locations share one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Otillar, David Storek, Christer Johansson
  • Patent number: 7998746
    Abstract: Chips that include one or more particle manipulation mechanisms, or force transduction elements, provided at specific locations to manipulate and localize particles proximal the substrate surface. In one embodiment, individually addressable magnetic control mechanisms such as electric coils are provided at specific locations to create a magnetic field to attract magnetic particles, such a magnetic or magnetizable beads, to those specific locations. In another embodiment, electrostatic control mechanisms such as electrodes are provided to attract and manipulate electrically charged micro-particles. A location may include a crater or well formed in the substrate, or it may include an element on the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are located proximal specific locations, e.g., specific craters, so as to analyze specific conditions at each location. In other embodiments, multiple locations share one or more sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Otillar, David Storek, Christer Johansson
  • Publication number: 20110117259
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the movement of liquids into and out of a container is described. The apparatus includes a main container for holding the food product, a liquid inlet for providing liquid into the main container with the food product, and a liquid outlet for removing liquid from the main container without removing the food product. The apparatus can include a valve attached to the liquid inlet and a valve attached to the liquid outlet for automated regulation of inflow and outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus also includes a heater associated with the main container for automated heating of the main container including the food/liquid, and a controller for automatically regulating the inflow/outflow of the liquid from the main container. The apparatus can be designed as a cleanable, portable, fully automated appliance for sprouting, rinsing, soaking, cooking, etc. food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: David Storek, Robert P. Otillar, Antonia L. Sequeira
  • Patent number: 7431887
    Abstract: System and method for providing a sample preparing arrangement (10) submergible in a liquid medium that includes a carrier structure (11) having at least one cavity (12) therein and that is in communication with an arrangement (13) for controllable generation of a magnetic field through influence of a control signal. The sample preparing arrangement includes a magnetic covering structure (14) for covering and/or uncovering the cavity in operative interaction with the magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventors: David Storek, Niklaus Schneeberger, Britta Ottosson, Anafol Krozer, Robert P Otillar, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7351592
    Abstract: Method and arrangement (10, 20) for preparing samples (15, 27) submergible in a liquid medium. The arrangement includes a carrier structure (11). The carrier includes a device (13, 23) for controllable generation of a magnetic field through influence of a control signal to attract at least part of the at least first and second type of samples (15, 27) towards specific locations on the carrier when connected to a first control signal and to repel at least one of the first or second type of samples when connected to a second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: David Storek, Niklaus Schneeberger, Robert P. Otillar, Jr., Anatol Krozer
  • Publication number: 20060276256
    Abstract: Method and arrangement for detecting movement-parameters in a moving object. The parameters include acceleration and angular velocity of the object, the arrangement includes an Inertial Navigation System (INS) having at least one gyroscope and accelerometer for measuring an acceleration, angular velocity and effect of attraction of gravity on the sporting equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: David STOREK
  • Publication number: 20040259651
    Abstract: Method and arrangement for detecting movement-parameters in a moving object. The parameters include acceleration and angular velocity of the object, the arrangement includes an Inertial Navigation System (INS) having at least one gyroscope and accelerometer for measuring an acceleration, angular velocity and effect of attraction of gravity on the sporting equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: IMEGO AB
    Inventor: David Storek
  • Publication number: 20040166577
    Abstract: Method and arrangement (10, 20) for preparing samples (15, 27) submergible in a liquid medium. The arrangement includes a carrier structure (11). The carrier includes a device (13, 23) for controllable generation of a magnetic field through influence of a control signal to attract at least part of the at least first and second type of samples (15, 27) towards specific locations on the carrier when connected to a first control signal and to repel at least one of the first or second type of samples when connected to a second control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: IMEGO AB
    Inventors: David Storek, Niklaus Schneeberger, Robert P. Otillar, Anatol Krozer