Patents by Inventor Gary McGonagle
Gary McGonagle 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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Publication number: 20170027368Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Patent number: 9433316Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20150289709Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Aaron Abroff, Gary McGonagle, Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20070175338Abstract: A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds cup. When the piston head begins to compact the ground coffee it activates the seal to form a sealed upper end of a brewing chamber. Hot water is admitted to the brewing chamber to produce the coffee. When the brewing cycle is completed, the piston head displaces further to force additional coffee from the grounds. Then the piston head retracts to allow the infusion chamber assembly to be removed for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: APPLIANCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson, John Oliver
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Publication number: 20070119308Abstract: A hot beverage brewing apparatus 1 has a plurality of heated water delivery nozzles 19 that direct heated water under pressure simultaneously to a specified point 26 within a brew basket 17 that, regardless of the amount or type of grounds in the basket 17, will ensure thorough mixing of the heated water and grounds to deliver optimally brewed beverage. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a heat sensor 31 and weight sensor 33 positioned in contact with a carafe 7 to sense whether or not the carafe is thermally-insulated or not to determine whether or not to automatically activate a warming plate 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, John Oliver, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20070062378Abstract: A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds cup. When the piston head begins to compact the ground coffee it activates the seal to form a sealed upper end of a brewing chamber. Hot water is admitted to the brewing chamber to produce the coffee. When the brewing cycle is completed, the piston head displaces further to force additional coffee from the grounds. Then the piston head retracts to allow the infusion chamber assembly to be removed for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: APPLIANCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson, John Oliver
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Publication number: 20060254428Abstract: A brewing apparatus for infusing compacted ground coffee in a grounds cup at a brewing station with heated water under pressure. At a brewing station, a piston head with an active seal that is spaced from the grounds cup wall during motion, extends into the grounds cup. When the piston head begins to compact the ground coffee it activates the seal to form a sealed upper end of a brewing chamber. Hot water is admitted to the brewing chamber to produce the coffee. When the brewing cycle is completed, the piston head displaces further to force additional coffee from the grounds. Then the piston head retracts to allow the infusion chamber assembly to be removed for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson, John Oliver
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Publication number: 20060175355Abstract: A refrigerated beverage dispenser. A beverage container is carried in a covered refrigerated housing that includes a heat exchanger for maintaining beverage at a predetermined temperature. A dispensing tube provides a conduit for the beverage. To dispense the liquid, a pressure differential is produced whereby the pressure on the liquid in the container is greater than the pressure at a dispensing port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson, Gary McGonagle, Ulrich Schnacke
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Publication number: 20060047234Abstract: Apparatus for abrading hair and exfoliating skin. An electric motor drive produces rotation at three transmission outputs. A universal joint connects each motion transmission output to a disk for supporting annular abrasive pads. The abrasive disks and pads are free to swivel to maximize surface contact between the abrasive pad and skin during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20050268950Abstract: A sonic cleaner for small articles includes two tanks for receiving a liquid and articles to be cleaned and a base unit having chambers for receiving each tank. A vibratory motion generator attaches to the base unit through an isolating structure. Complementary attachment elements on the vibratory motion generator and each tank form a releasable, rigid connection. When the tank is attached to the vibratory motion generator, liquid in the tank can be agitated. When the releasable, rigid connection is detached, the tank can be removed from the base unit for disposing of liquid in the tank without having to handle the entire sonic cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Laura Nickerson, Gary McGonagle
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Publication number: 20050199129Abstract: An infusion beverage brewing system includes a container and an infuser. The infuser is positioned in a liquid, such as hot water, and has an infusing chamber for containing infusible materials, such as tea leaves. A plunger includes a piston with a peripheral seal and flap valves. After a brewing time has elapsed, an individual pushes on an operator to move the piston past a perforated wall portion of the infusing chamber. When the piston reaches a solid wall portion at the bottom of the infusing chamber, the flap valves open to allow liquid to escape. However, small apertures aligned with the flap valves prevent the passage of the infusible material. Consequently the infusible material is isolated from the liquid when the piston reaches a solid bottom wall portion of the infusing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson
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Patent number: 6797304Abstract: A steeping apparatus is for steeping a solid food material in a liquid to impart a flavor of the solid food material to the liquid to produce a flavored beverage. A container is provided to hold the solid food material and the liquid. A plunger is movable with respect to the container between a first plunger position and a second plunger position. The plunger includes a filter element that, as the plunger moves from the first plunger position to the second plunger position, permits the flow of liquid therethrough but that substantially inhibits the passage of solid food material therethrough. A buffer element is selectable between a closed position and an open position. When the plunger is at the second plunger position and the buffer element is selected to be at the buffering position, the solid food material is substantially decoupled from the flavored beverage. When the buffer element is at the non-buffering position, the solid food material is not substantially decoupled from the flavored beverage.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Bonjour, IncorporatedInventor: Gary McGonagle
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Patent number: 6719850Abstract: The present invention provides a small, quiet sonic cleaner which can be used to clean jewelry and other small objects. The cleaner includes a tank which is rigidly connected to a vibration generator such as an eccentrically loaded motor, and which is flexibly coupled to a base upon which the cleaner sits. The coupling of the tank to the base is preferably through progressive motion attenuators such as springs, which provide superior vibration isolation for the tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Connoisseurs Products Corp.Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Karl Kaltenbach, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20030131869Abstract: The present invention provides a small, quiet sonic cleaner which can be used to clean jewelry and other small objects. The cleaner includes a tank which is rigidly connected to a vibration generator such as an eccentrically loaded motor, and which is flexibly coupled to a base upon which the cleaner sits. The coupling of the tank to the base is preferably through progressive motion attenuators such as springs, which provide superior vibration isolation for the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Dov Glucksman, Karl Kaltenbach, Gary McGonagle, Laura Nickerson
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Publication number: 20030047081Abstract: A steeping apparatus is for steeping a solid food material in a liquid to impart a flavor of the solid food material to the liquid to produce a flavored beverage. A container is provided to hold the solid food material and the liquid. A plunger is movable with respect to the container between a first plunger position and a second plunger position. The plunger includes a filter element that, as the plunger moves from the first plunger position to the second plunger position, permits the flow of liquid therethrough but that substantially inhibits the passage of solid food material therethrough. A buffer element is selectable between a closed position and an open position. When the plunger is at the second plunger position and the buffer element is selected to be at the buffering position, the solid food material is substantially decoupled from the flavored beverage. When the buffer element is at the non-buffering position, the solid food material is not substantially decoupled from the flavored beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventor: Gary McGonagle
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Publication number: 20020087231Abstract: Order Filling apparatus and methods are disclosed. A plurality of racks are provided for storing a plurality of products. Each rack has a plurality of bins for holding specific products. A central conveyor is provided for receiving specific products from the bins according to orders. A plurality of intermediate containers are positioned above and along the central conveyor for temporarily holding products from the bins. Each container includes a dispenser operable to discharge products onto the conveyor. An indicator is associated with each bin and includes a light, a number display, and a container display. A computer is operably connected to the container dispensers and bin indicators. The computer assigns containers to parts of the orders and sequentially operates the light, number, and hopper displays of the indicators, thereby directing a stock worker to transfer order parts from the bins to the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Jimmy Randolph Lewis, Sean Gary McGonagle