Patents by Inventor Douglas M. Hoon
Douglas M. Hoon 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: 9487348Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for providing support for displaceable frozen contents in beverage and food receptacles are provided. A receptacle includes a sidewall extending from a first end of the receptacle to a second end of the receptacle, an end layer disposed at the first end of the receptacle, and a closure disposed at the second end of the receptacle. The sidewall, the end layer, and the closure define a sealed cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a frozen content disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and a movable platform disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and in contact with at least a portion of the frozen content proximate to the end layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon, Karl Winkler
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Patent number: 9468230Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: MELTZ, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20160288988Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents is provided. A receptacle is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The receptacle includes a tapered sidewall, an end layer, and a closure defining a cavity; a frozen content is disposed within the cavity. The cavity has empty space not occupied by the frozen content. The receptacle is perforable, and the frozen content is displaceable from a first position in contact with the end layer into a second position in the empty space. When melted and/or diluted with a liquid, the frozen content provides a final food or beverage product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON, Karl WINKLER
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Publication number: 20160288990Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for providing support for displaceable frozen contents in beverage and food receptacles are provided. A receptacle includes a sidewall extending from a first end of the receptacle to a second end of the receptacle, an end layer disposed at the first end of the receptacle, and a closure disposed at the second end of the receptacle. The sidewall, the end layer, and the closure define a sealed cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a frozen content disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and a movable platform disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and in contact with at least a portion of the frozen content proximate to the end layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON, Karl WINKLER
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Publication number: 20160270429Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160272414Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160270584Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160270583Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Patent number: 9408492Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 9408493Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 9346611Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 7014580Abstract: A baseball or softball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of a barrel assembly of the bat for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics or simply if the barrel is damaged. Alternatively, the barrel assembly may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. In particular, the barrel assembly or other bat component can also include a ballast for selectively providing the ball bat with a particular weight. The ballast can be provided as a tube of thin film in the barrel assembly. The thin film ballast tube also forms a tamper resistant shield to inhibit modification of components inside the barrel section. In one aspect, one or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. In one aspect, the kit may be a barrel assembly kit. In another aspect, the ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Hoon/Forsythe Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 6905429Abstract: A baseball or softball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of the barrel section of the bat if the barrel is damaged or simply for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics. Alternatively, the barrel may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. In one aspect, one or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. In another aspect, the ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components simply and inexpensively. Exemplary embodiments include a center tube or handle, a transition, and a barrel some or all of which can be separably combined during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: HoonForsythe Technologies LLCInventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 6875137Abstract: A ball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of a barrel assembly for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics or if the barrel is damaged. The barrel assembly may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. A bat component can also include a ballast for selectively providing the ball bat with a particular weight. The ballast can be provided as a tube of thin film in the barrel assembly. The thin film ballast tube also forms a tamper resistant shield to inhibit modification of components inside the barrel section. One or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. The kit may be a barrel assembly kit. The ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components simply and inexpensively. Some or all of the components can be separably combined during assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: HoonForsythe Technologies LLCInventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20040224803Abstract: A baseball or softball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of a barrel assembly of the bat for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics or simply if the barrel is damaged. Alternatively, the barrel assembly may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. In particular, the barrel assembly or other bat component can also include a ballast for selectively providing the ball bat with a particular weight. The ballast can be provided as a tube of thin film in the barrel assembly. The thin film ballast tube also forms a tamper resistant shield to inhibit modification of components inside the barrel section. In one aspect, one or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. In one aspect, the kit may be a barrel assembly kit. In another aspect, the ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components simply and inexpensively.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20040224802Abstract: A baseball or softball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of a barrel assembly of the bat for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics or simply if the barrel is damaged. Alternatively, the barrel assembly may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. In particular, the barrel assembly or other bat component can also include a ballast for selectively providing the ball bat with a particular weight. The ballast can be provided as a tube of thin film in the barrel assembly. The thin film ballast tube also forms a tamper resistant shield to inhibit modification of components inside the barrel section. In one aspect, one or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. In one aspect, the kit may be a barrel assembly kit. In another aspect, the ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components simply and inexpensively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20040224801Abstract: A baseball or softball bat configured to allow the removal and replacement of the barrel section of the bat if the barrel is damaged or simply for enabling selection of a barrel having particular performance characteristics. Alternatively, the barrel may be selectively changed to meet certain regulation requirements. In one aspect, one or more components of the ball bat can be provided as a kit. In another aspect, the ball bat can be made by forming and assembling the components simply and inexpensively. Exemplary embodiments include a center tube or handle, a transition, and a barrel some or all of which can be separably combined during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 6634969Abstract: A method of tuning a bat includes estimating a ball-bat interaction time, Ti, of an impact between a ball and the bat and tuning at least one desired mode of vibration in the bat produced by the impact. The desired mode of vibration is tuned by selecting properties of the bat so that the desired mode of vibration has a period approximately equal to 4/3 Ti. When a mode of vibration is so tuned, the energy the vibration transfers to a batted ball is optimized. A tuned bat has one or more of the desired modes that is approximately equal to 4/3 Ti, giving the bat a desirable bat performance factor and a desirable level of durability. Typically, the first hoop mode of vibration is given first priority during tuning of the bat. However, other modes of vibration, such as an axial bending mode of vibration may also be tuned to have a period approximately equal to 4/3 Ti.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Composites Design Services, LLCInventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20020028717Abstract: A method of tuning a bat includes estimating a ball-bat interaction time, Ti, of an impact between a ball and the bat and tuning at least one desired mode of vibration in the bat produced by the impact. The desired mode of vibration is tuned by selecting properties of the bat so that the desired mode of vibration has a period approximately equal to 4/3 Ti. When a mode of vibration is so tuned, the energy the vibration transfers to a batted ball is optimized. A tuned bat has one or more of the desired modes that is approximately equal to 4/3 Ti, giving the bat a desirable bat performance factor and a desirable level of durability. Typically, the first hoop mode of vibration is given first priority during tuning of the bat. However, other modes of vibration, such as an axial bending mode of vibration may also be tuned to have a period approximately equal to 4/3 Ti.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 6322463Abstract: A method of tuning a bat includes estimating a ball-bat interaction time, Ti, of an impact between a ball and the bat and tuning at least one desired mode of vibration in the bat produced by the impact. The desired mode of vibration is tuned by selecting properties of the bat so that the desired mode of vibration has a period approximately equal to 4/3Ti. When a mode of vibration is so tuned, the energy the vibration transfers to a batted ball is optimized. A tuned bat has one or more of the desired modes that is approximately equal to 4/3Ti, giving the bat a desirable bat performance factor and a desirable level of durability. Typically, the first hoop mode of vibration is given first priority during tuning of the bat. However, other modes of vibration, such as an axial bending mode of vibration may also be tuned.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Composites Design Services, LLCInventors: Paul D. Forsythe, Douglas M. Hoon