Patents by Inventor J John Shimazaki

J John Shimazaki 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: 7118005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water from standard ice dispensers can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and a sealing member that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing member and one or more supporting surfaces extending substantially underneath the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: J John Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20040172921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water from standard ice dispensers can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and a sealing member that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing member and one or more supporting surfaces extending substantially underneath the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: J. John Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20030146227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water from standard ice dispensers can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and a sealing member that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing member and one or more supporting surfaces extending substantially underneath the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: J. John Shimazaki
  • Patent number: 6588621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage bottle cooling method and apparatus comprising a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have a commercial beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and sealing ring that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing ring and one or more supports extending substantially underneath the bottle. The supports preferably provide vertical and lateral support to the bottle, and substantially prevent the bottle in the cooling device from rotating, which enables the bottle lid to be easily opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: J. John Shimazaki
  • Publication number: 20030075548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage bottle cooling method and apparatus comprising a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have a commercial beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and sealing ring that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing ring and one or more supports extending substantially underneath the bottle. The supports preferably provide vertical and lateral support to the bottle, and substantially prevent the bottle in the cooling device from rotating, which enables the bottle lid to be easily opened and closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: J. John Shimazaki
  • Patent number: 6546849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cooking system having a conventional style pot using a reversible multi-function top. The system comprises a pot, a reversible top and lid, which can be used individually and collectively, to function as a cooking pot, colander, steamer and strainer. One of the improvements consists of the top and pot each having two handles to enable the top to be held securely with two hands when placed up-side-down on top of the pot. This way, the handles do not have to engage and/or mate with one another, standard off-the-shelf handles can be used, and a new top can be retrofitted to fit an existing pot with matching handles (since the handles do not have to be specially designed). A specially designed lid can also be used that is self-centering on the pot and top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: J. John Shimazaki