Patents by Inventor David Waynescott

David Waynescott 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).

  • Drawer and latching mechanism for positioning and securing a pod below the brew head of a beverage brewer
    Patent number: 7131369
    Abstract: A drawer and latching mechanism for a beverage brewer, and preferably, a brewer that utilizes a pod of coffee grounds or another beverage component, has a housing of the brewer including a pivotable cover and a drawer for retaining a pod of a beverage component below the brew head. In an open position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted away from the drawer to allow access to the pod, while in a closed position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted toward and locked relative to the drawer to secure the pod below the brew head for brewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Grindmaster Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy D. Gantt, William A. Dahmen, William A. Reuss, Jr., Kenton J. Graviss, David Waynescott, Robert Lewis Mallory, Kwong Shing Wong, David Lee Vergara
  • Drawer and latching mechanism for positioning and securing a pod below the brew head of a beverage brewer
    Publication number: 20060021514
    Abstract: A drawer and latching mechanism for a beverage brewer, and preferably, a brewer that utilizes a pod of coffee grounds or another beverage component, has a housing of the brewer including a pivotable cover and a drawer for retaining a pod of a beverage component below the brew head. In an open position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted away from the drawer to allow access to the pod, while in a closed position, the pivotable cover and brew head are pivoted toward and locked relative to the drawer to secure the pod below the brew head for brewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Timothy Gantt, William Dahmen, William Reuss, Kenton Graviss, David Waynescott, Robert Mallory, Kwong Wong, David Vergara