Patents by Inventor Donald E. Wiley
Donald E. Wiley 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: 10625219Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage dispensing machine and a gas infused beverage dispensing system which facilitates combination of gas with in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and provides gas infusion of a beverage on demand. The system may be configured to produce only gas infused beverage or to allow the user to select gas infused beverage or chilled beverage, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled beverage. A gas infuser of the system introduces gas to a chilled beverage stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on-demand gas infusion system provides benefits over infusion tank systems that gas infuse a relatively large volume of beverage in bulk.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Mark W. Bandixen, Sheryl Dyer, Donald E. Wiley
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Publication number: 20170326508Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage dispensing machine and a gas infused beverage dispensing system which facilitates combination of gas with in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and provides gas infusion of a beverage on demand The system may be configured to produce only gas infused beverage or to allow the user to select gas infused beverage or chilled beverage, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled beverage. A gas infuser of the system introduces gas to a chilled beverage stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on-demand gas infusion system provides benefits over infusion tank systems that gas infuse a relatively large volume of beverage in bulk.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Mark W. BANDIXEN, Sheryl DYER, Donald E. WILEY
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Patent number: 9718035Abstract: Disclosed is a water dispensing machine and a carbonated beverage dispensing system which facilitates a combination of carbon dioxide with water in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and reduces or eliminates dependency on remotely located carbon dioxide tanks and flavoring systems. The system may be configured to produce only carbonated water or to allow the user to select carbonated water or chilled water, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled water. A carbonator of the system introduces carbon dioxide to a chilled water stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on demand carbonation system provides benefits over carbonator tank systems which carbonate large volumes of carbonated water in bulk.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Mark W. Bandixen, Sheryl Dyer, Donald E. Wiley
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Publication number: 20160059191Abstract: Disclosed is a water dispensing machine and a carbonated beverage dispensing system which facilitates a combination of carbon dioxide with water in a configuration which provides a smaller footprint and reduces or eliminates dependency on remotely located carbon dioxide tanks and flavoring systems. The system may be configured to produce only carbonated water or to allow the user to select carbonated water or chilled water, and, alternatively, ambient, unchilled water. A carbonator of the system introduces carbon dioxide to a chilled water stream using an injector with slots. This inline, on demand carbonation system provides benefits over carbonator tank systems which carbonate large volumes of carbonated water in bulk.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Mark W. BANDIXEN, Sheryl DYER, Donald E. WILEY
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Patent number: 7269960Abstract: An ice/beverage dispenser is characterized by an ice/beverage dispensing machine having an integral ice making capacity. An icemaker of the dispenser and the ice and beverage dispensing portion share an evaporator that that is utilized both for chilling beverage water for dispensing and for making ice. The evaporator is efficiently utilized in that one side of it is used for making ice and both sides of it are used for chilling water. The present invention uses a processor based control circuit that operates the refrigeration system between ice-making and water chilling modes in such manner as to ensure that cold beverages will always be served. The ice/beverage dispenser also includes a system for quickly combining and separating the ice making and beverage dispensing water supply, water drain and electrical functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: IMI Cornelius Inc.Inventors: Kyle B. Elsom, Thaddeus M. Jablonski, Daniel C. Leaver, Michael A. Zizas, Donald E. Wiley, Jr.
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Patent number: 7104085Abstract: An ice/beverage dispenser is characterized by an ice/beverage dispensing machine having an integral ice making capacity. An icemaker of the dispenser and the ice and beverage dispensing portion share an evaporator that that is utilized both for chilling beverage water for dispensing and for making ice. The evaporator is efficiently utilized in that one side of it is used for making ice and both sides of it are used for chilling water. The present invention uses a processor based control circuit that operates the refrigeration system between ice-making and water chilling modes in such manner as to ensure that cold beverages will always be served. The ice/beverage dispenser also includes a system for quickly combining and separating the ice making and beverage dispensing water supply, water drain and electrical functions.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: IMI Cornelius Inc.Inventors: Kyle B. Elsom, Thaddeus M. Jablonski, Daniel C. Leaver, Michael A. Zizas, Donald E. Wiley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6705090Abstract: The present invention comprises an ice harvest system for use in an ice maker. The ice maker herein includes a refrigeration system for cooling of an evaporator. Ice is formed thereon as water is pumped by a re-circulating pump to flow from a water distribution tube over the evaporator surface. Water that is not immediately frozen thereon flows into a water pan positioned there below. A pressure fitting is positioned in the pan at the bottom thereof and connected to a pneumatic tube. The pneumatic tube is connected to a pressure sensor located on a control board at a position remote from the water pan. Pressure is communicated through the tube to the pressure sensor as a function of the depth of the water in the pan. This pressure is converted by a microprocessor of the control board for interpretation as a water level in the pan. As the water level in the tray lowers due to the formation of ice, the pressure transmitted to the pressure sensor reduces from a predetermined high or full water level.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: IMI Cornelius Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Jr., Kyle B. Elsom
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Patent number: 6612118Abstract: The ice maker herein works in the conventional manner wherein a refrigeration system provides for cooling of the evaporator. Water is first circulated over the evaporator as the evaporator is cooled. A temperature sensor is located in a water recirculating system and a microprocessor monitors the temperture of the circulating water. Once a predetermined non-freezing temperature is reached, for example 40 degrees Fahrenheit, water circulation is stopped. However, the compressor continues to run and cool the evaporator for a predetermined period of time to a desired lower temperature. The pump is then turned on and water again circulated over the evaporator initiating the ice making cycle. This process insures that ice adheres to the evaporator and does not prematurely slough off and/or result in the formation of slush.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: IMI Cornelius Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Jr., Kyle B. Elsom
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Publication number: 20030145608Abstract: The ice maker herein works in the conventional manner wherein a refrigeration system provides for cooling of the evaporated. Water is first circulated over the evaporator as the evaporated is cooled. A temperature sensor is located in a water recirculating system and a microprocessor monitors the temperature of the calculating water. Once a predetermined non-freezing temperature is reached, for example 40 degrees Fahrenheit, water circulation is stopped. However, the compressor continues to run and cool the evaporator for a predetermined period of time to a desired lower temperature. The pump is then turned on and water again circulated over the evaporated initiating the ice making cycle. This process insures that ice adheres to the evaporator and does not prematurely slough off and/or result in the formation of slush.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Kyle B. Elsom
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Publication number: 20020157406Abstract: The present invention comprises an ice harvest system for use in an ice maker. The ice maker herein includes a refrigeration system for cooling of an evaporator. Ice is formed thereon as water is pumped by a re-circulating pump to flow from a water distribution tube over the evaporator surface. Water that is not immediately frozen thereon flows into a water pan positioned there below. A pressure fitting is positioned in the pan at the bottom thereof and connected to a pneumatic tube. The pneumatic tube is connected to a pressure sensor located on a control board at a position remote from the water pan. Pressure is communicated through the tube to the pressure sensor as a function of the depth of the water in the pan. This pressure is converted by a microprocessor of the control board for interpretation as a water level in the pan. As the water level in the tray lowers due to the formation of ice, the pressure transmitted to the pressure sensor reduces from a predetermined high or full water level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Kyle B. Elsom
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Patent number: 6405546Abstract: The present invention comprises an ice harvest system for use in an ice maker. The ice maker herein includes a refrigeration system for cooling of an evaporator. Ice is formed thereon as water is pumped by a re-circulating pump to flow from a water distribution tube over the evaporator surface. Water that is not immediately frozen thereon flows into a water pan positioned there below. A pressure fitting is positioned in the pan at the bottom thereof and connected to a pneumatic tube. The pneumatic tube is connected to a pressure sensor located on a control board at a position remote from the water pan. Pressure is communicated through the tube to the pressure sensor as a function of the depth of the water in the pan. This pressure is converted by a microprocessor of the control board for interpretation as a water level in the pan. As the water level in the tray lowers due to the formation of ice, the pressure transmitted to the pressure sensor reduces from a predetermined high or full water level.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Jr., Kyle B. Elsom
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Publication number: 20020020177Abstract: The present invention comprises an ice harvest system for use in an ice maker. The ice maker herein includes a refrigeration system for cooling of an evaporator. Ice is formed thereon as water is pumped by a re-circulating pump to flow from a water distribution tube over the evaporator surface. Water that is not immediately frozen thereon flows into a water pan positioned there below. A pressure fitting is positioned in the pan at the bottom thereof and connected to a pneumatic tube. The pneumatic tube is connected to a pressure sensor located on a control board at a position remote from the water pan. Pressure is communicated through the tube to the pressure sensor as a function of the depth of the water in the pan. This pressure is converted by a microprocessor of the control board for interpretation as a water level in the pan. As the water level in the tray lowers due to the formation of ice, the pressure transmitted to the pressure sensor reduces from a predetermined high or full water level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Gregory M. Billman, Donald E. Wiley, Kyle B. Elsom
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Patent number: 4119468Abstract: Preparation of particulate metallurgical hot topping compositions that react in situ to form a protective cover over the exposed surface of as-cast ingots. The compositions consist essentially of 9 to 33 percent by weight of oxidizing constituents, 40 to 65 percent by weight refractory constituents and 15 to 45 percent by weight of fuel constituent. Careful control of the quality and size of the major fuel constituent minimizes smoke evolution during reaction of the composition and subsequently if the covering is disturbed. By varying the ingredients in the hot topping composition, there can optionally be produced (1) a hard crust so that the as-cast ingots can be moved before a major portion of the ingot has solidified (2) a medium density crust for delayed addition of a highly exothermic hot topping composition, or (3) a low strength crust for "back-pouring" practice.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1974Date of Patent: October 10, 1978Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Wiley
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Patent number: 4083528Abstract: A suspension system for a metallurgical article such as a sideboard or hot top used to control solidification of molten metal in an ingot mold. The hanging device is partially embedded in the article and cooperates with slotted apertures in the article to support it against the ingot mold wall. The slotted apertures are arranged so that in combination with a cooperating hanger the article can be positioned at different depths within the mold. A further feature of the invention resides in the shape and location of the hanger so that during shipment, the hanger lies in essentially the plane defined by that portion of the article in which it is embedded.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1976Date of Patent: April 11, 1978Inventors: Carl Anthony, Jr., Donald E. Wiley
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Patent number: D274912Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1982Date of Patent: July 31, 1984Assignee: Foseco Trading A.G.Inventors: Gary F. English, Donald E. Wiley
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Patent number: D755556Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Mark W. Bandixen, Donald E. Wiley
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Patent number: D757478Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Mark W. Bandixen, Donald E. Wiley
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Patent number: D777498Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Mark W. Bandixen, Donald E. Wiley