Patents by Inventor Gary M. Barch

Gary M. Barch 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: 11370648
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLC
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20210307555
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Patent number: 11021360
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLC
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Patent number: 10414642
    Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing, a first pouch, a cutting mechanism, a water source, and a pump. The housing has at least a first receptacle. The first pouch has a beverage content for seating in the first receptacle and has an opening area thereon for opening the pouch. The cutting mechanism for opening the first pouch in the opening area of the pouch in order to allow the contents thereof to evacuate from the pouch. The water source is coupled to the housing permitting water to mix with the contents of the pouch. The pump coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water from the water reservoir to the vicinity of the first receptacle such that water from the water reservoir mixes with the contents of the pouch. The opening area of the pouch permits cutting or slicing of the pouch with the cutting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Bibo Barmaid LLC
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20180362324
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Patent number: 9932218
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: BIBO BARMAID LLC
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20170253473
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a beverage includes a housing, a first receptacle, a second receptacle, a cutting assembly, a water source, and at least one water outlet. The first receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a first beverage container containing a liquid. The second receptacle is positioned in the housing for accepting a second beverage container containing a liquid. The cutting assembly has a cutting blade that is movable relative to the first and second receptacles for opening the first and second containers substantially simultaneously so that liquid stored therein can be at least in part evacuated. The water source is coupled to the housing The at least one water outlet is associated with one or more of the first and second receptacles for adding water to the liquid from the first and second beverage containers from the water source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20160376139
    Abstract: A beverage dispenser includes a housing, a first pouch, a cutting mechanism, a water source, and a pump. The housing has at least a first receptacle. The first pouch has a beverage content for seating in the first receptacle and has an opening area thereon for opening the pouch. The cutting mechanism for opening the first pouch in the opening area of the pouch in order to allow the contents thereof to evacuate from the pouch. The water source is coupled to the housing permitting water to mix with the contents of the pouch. The pump coupled to the water reservoir for transferring water from the water reservoir to the vicinity of the first receptacle such that water from the water reservoir mixes with the contents of the pouch. The opening area of the pouch permits cutting or slicing of the pouch with the cutting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas F. Melville, JR., Gary M. Barch, Craig Bures, Debra L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20100038453
    Abstract: An airbrush apparatus for use in generating a design on a desired object is disclosed. The apparatus and method of use are disclosed wherein the airbrush apparatus comprises a housing, boom, and sprayer head. A fluid to be applied is contained in individual cartridges and is drawn out by a vacuum effect caused by air that is being pumped from the housing across a feed tube which is in fluid communication with the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: BINNEY & SMITH INC.
    Inventors: Gary M. Barch, Paul J. Corsi, Douglas F. Melville, JR., Charles W. Dietterich, Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Robert J. Henry, Wolfgang Witz
  • Patent number: 7607591
    Abstract: An airbrush apparatus for use in generating a design on a desired object is disclosed. The apparatus and method of use are disclosed wherein the airbrush apparatus comprises a housing, boom, and sprayer head. A fluid to be applied is contained in individual cartridges and is drawn out by a vacuum effect caused by air that is being pumped from the housing across a feed tube which is in fluid communication with the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary M. Barch, Paul J. Corsi, Douglas F. Melville, Jr., Charles W. Dietterich, Luis Rodrigo PiƱeiro, Robert J. Henry, Wolfgang Witz