Patents by Inventor Jørgen Bodum

Jørgen Bodum 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: 11865751
    Abstract: An injection mold for producing a double walled drinking vessel includes first and second mold portions. The first mold portion forms a first and second cavities corresponding to the outer shape of the outer container and the outer shape of the inner container, respectively. The first and second cavities are located concentrically with respect to a central axis. An index plate is rotatable and axially movable along the central axis relative to the first mold portion. The index plate includes a first core and a second core. The first cavity has a first cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the first cavity for forming the outer container. The second cavity has a second cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the second cavity for forming the inner container. The first cavity has a further injection gate for injecting joint material for joining the outer and inner containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20230166436
    Abstract: An injection mold for producing a double walled drinking vessel includes first and second mold portions. The first mold portion forms a first and second cavities corresponding to the outer shape of the outer container and the outer shape of the inner container, respectively. The first and second cavities are located concentrically with respect to a central axis. An index plate is rotatable and axially movable along the central axis relative to the first mold portion. The index plate includes a first core and a second core. The first cavity has a first cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the first cavity for forming the outer container. The second cavity has a second cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the second cavity for forming the inner container. The first cavity has a further injection gate for injecting joint material for joining the outer and inner containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventor: Jørgen BODUM
  • Patent number: 11584054
    Abstract: An injection mold for producing a double walled drinking vessel includes first and second mold portions. The first mold portion forms a first and second cavities corresponding to the outer shape of the outer container and the outer shape of the inner container, respectively. The first and second cavities are located concentrically with respect to a central axis. An index plate is rotatable and axially movable along the central axis relative to the first mold portion. The index plate includes a first core and a second core. The first cavity has a first cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the first cavity for forming the outer container. The second cavity has a second cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the second cavity for forming the inner container. The first cavity has a further injection gate for injecting joint material for joining the outer and inner containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: 10820738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collection receptacle for collecting insoluble material that is used for preparing beverages by means of an infusion device, wherein the infusion device comprises a container with an open end and a closed end for holding the beverage and the insoluble material. A piston-filter arrangement can be inserted into the container via the open end and can be moved toward the closed end. The collection receptacle can be inserted into the container, and has an opening that is enclosed by an edge, and a first coupling element that can be coupled with a second coupling element of the piston-filter arrangement such that, in the coupled state, a distance is formed between the edge of the collection receptacle and the piston-filter arrangement. In addition, the invention relates to an infusion device with such a collection receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20200254665
    Abstract: An injection mold for producing a double walled drinking vessel includes first and second mold portions. The first mold portion forms a first and second cavities corresponding to the outer shape of the outer container and the outer shape of the inner container, respectively. The first and second cavities are located concentrically with respect to a central axis. An index plate is rotatable and axially movable along the central axis relative to the first mold portion. The index plate includes a first core and a second core. The first cavity has a first cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the first cavity for forming the outer container. The second cavity has a second cavity injection gate for injecting mold material into the second cavity for forming the inner container. The first cavity has a further injection gate for injecting joint material for joining the outer and inner containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventor: Jørgen BODUM
  • Patent number: 10687640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-walled vessel for storing a potable liquid, particularly a hot drink such as coffee, comprising an inner container (12) that encloses a cavity (34) for receiving the liquid and that forms at least one support surface (46), and an outer container (14) which comprises at least two shells (16, 18) that are detachably interconnectable, wherein the outer container (14) at least partially encloses the inner container (12) when in the connected state, and is supported against the support surface (46) when in the connected state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Pi-Design AG
    Inventor: Joergen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20190142189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-walled vessel for storing a potable liquid, particularly a hot drink such as coffee, comprising an inner container (12) that encloses a cavity (34) for receiving the liquid and that forms at least one support surface (46), and an outer container (14) which comprises at least two shells (16, 18) that are detachably interconnectable, wherein the outer container (14) at least partially encloses the inner container (12) when in the connected state, and is supported against the support surface (46) when in the connected state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Joergen BODUM
  • Publication number: 20180289200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collection receptacle for collecting insoluble material that is used for preparing beverages by means of an infusion device, wherein the infusion device comprises a container with an open end and a closed end for holding the beverage and the insoluble material. A piston-filter arrangement can be inserted into the container via the open end and can be moved toward the closed end. The collection receptacle can be inserted into the container, and has an opening that is enclosed by an edge, and a first coupling element that can be coupled with a second coupling element of the piston-filter arrangement such that, in the coupled state, a distance is formed between the edge of the collection receptacle and the piston-filter arrangement. In addition, the invention relates to an infusion device with such a collection receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Jørgen BODUM
  • Patent number: 10045652
    Abstract: A filter insert (1) for insertion into an insert opening (91) of a vessel (9) for the purpose of extracting beverages has a base body (3), which has filter openings (51), and a sleeve. A circumferential region of the sleeve has a corrugated elastic outer contour (21) which serves to flexibly match said filter insert to an internal dimension of the insert opening (91) of the vessel (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20170305641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-walled drinking vessel for storing a drinkable liquid, in particular a hot beverage, comprising an inner container (12) having a wall (14) that encloses a cavity (16) for holding the liquid, has an outer surface (22), and defines a longitudinal axis (A), an outer container (26) at least partially enclosing the inner container (12), and a connecting piece (34), which is connected firmly to the outer container (26), wherein the connecting piece (34) is constructed such that it interacts with the outer surface (22) with a frictionally engaged fit and the outer container (26) can be detachably connected to the inner container (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Jørgen BODUM
  • Publication number: 20170208997
    Abstract: A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff comprises a housing defining a hollow space and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis extends vertically. A motor is located inside the hollow space. Control means activate and deactivate the motor. A motor output shaft is connected to the motor. A coupling section connects attachments for processing the foodstuff to the housing. A further output shaft transmits the output power to the coupling section and a gear mechanism transmits the output power from the motor output shaft to the further output shaft. The motor and the motor output shaft are arranged to form an angle in the range of 5 to 60° and in particular between 15 and 30° relative to the longitudinal axis. The motor output shaft and the motor run through a plane defined by the longitudinal axis and the further output shaft runs perpendicular to the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: Jørgen BODUM
  • Patent number: 9215942
    Abstract: A closure for a beverage container is disclosed. Said closure comprises an inserted element (2) and a closing member (3) which can be inserted into a mouth of the inserted element (2). A first engaging structure (22) mounted on the internal face of the inserted element (2) can be connected to a second engaging structure (36) arranged on the external face of the closing member (3). The inserted element (2) further has a funnel section (25) above the first engaging structure (22). The closing member (3) has a closed top surface (32), a handle element (31), and an apron (35) with outlets (33). The engaging structures (22, 36) are designed such that the closing member (3) can be moved relative to the inserted element in a vertical direction between a first position in which the closing member (3) seals the mouth and a second position in which the outlets (33) open passages for a liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: 9108773
    Abstract: The invention discloses a container closure (3) for closing a vessel (2). The container closure (3) has a pouring opening (37) for pouring a liquid out of the vessel (2), a closure body (36) by means of which the pouring opening (37) can be closed, and also a closure lever (33) which interacts with the closure body (36). By being pressed by a finger of the user, the closure lever (33) can be pivoted from a closure position, in which the closure body (36) closes the pouring opening (37), to an opening position, in which the closure body (36) unblocks the pouring opening (37). The container closure (3) also has a rotary element (31) which can be rotated about a vertical axis relative to the closure lever (33) in order to form a stop with the closure lever (33) in a blocking position and thereby to block the closure lever (33) in its opening position and to allow the closure lever (33) to pivot between the closure position and the opening position in a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: 9010238
    Abstract: A beverage maker which has an open top container, a filter insert and a lid. The lid comprises a lid lower part having a lower lid wall in which an insertion opening is configured for inserting the filter insert. In order to prevent liquid from pouring or squirting out of the container and in order to reduce heat losses, the lid lower part is sealingly held on the container, a pouring spout is configured in the lower lid wall and the lid comprises a closure for the pouring spout. The closure has a lever which is mounted above the lower lid wall to be swivelable about a horizontal axis. The lever has an actuation region in order to swivel the lever from a first position in which the closure closes the pouring spout to a second position in which the closure releases the pouring spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20140246428
    Abstract: The invention specifies a double-walled liquid container having an inner side wall (4), an outer side wall (3), which is arranged outside the inner side wall (4), a retaining structure (1) and a fixing element (6), which is fitted on the retaining structure (1). The inner side wall (4) has an upper edge (41) and delimits an interior (9), which serves for accommodating a liquid. The outer side wall (3) has an upper edge (31) and a lower edge (32). The retaining structure (1) has an inner retaining element (162), in which the upper edge (41) of the inner side wall (4) is retained, and an outer retaining element (161), in which the upper edge (31) of the outer side wall (3) is retained. The fixing element (6) here fixes the lower edge (32) of the outer side wall (3) in relation to the retaining structure (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: 8695486
    Abstract: The invention discloses a plunger-filter beverage-making machine with a lid which can be closed by a valve. The beverage-making machine has a vessel (2), a lid (3) and a filter piston (4) which can be vertically displaced in the vessel and has a piston rod (41). The lid (3) contains a pouring opening (37) which can be closed by means of an elongate lever (33) which extends transverse to the piston rod. To this end, the lever is mounted on the lid such that it can pivot about a horizontal axis. The lever has, in the region of its front end, a closure body (36) in order to close the pouring opening and, in the region of its rear end, an operating region (331) in order to pivot the lever by virtue of pressure exerted by a finger of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Pi-Design AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Publication number: 20140001208
    Abstract: The invention discloses a container closure (3) for closing a vessel (2). The container closure (3) has a pouring opening (37) for pouring a liquid out of the vessel (2), a closure body (36) by means of which the pouring opening (37) can be closed, and also a closure lever (33) which interacts with the closure body (36). By being pressed by a finger of the user, the closure lever (33) can be pivoted from a closure position, in which the closure body (36) closes the pouring opening (37), to an opening position, in which the closure body (36) unblocks the pouring opening (37). The container closure (3) also has a rotary element (31) which can be rotated about a vertical axis relative to the closure lever (33) in order to form a stop with the closure lever (33) in a blocking position and thereby to block the closure lever (33) in its opening position and to allow the closure lever (33) to pivot between the closure position and the opening position in a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: D730689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum
  • Patent number: D734644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: PI-DESIGN AG
    Inventor: Joergen Bodum
  • Patent number: D690160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: PI-Design AG
    Inventor: Jørgen Bodum