Patents by Inventor James Hester

James Hester 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).

  • Automated baby formula dispenser
    Patent number: 8167006
    Abstract: An automated baby formula dispenser for preparing bottles of formula at programmable time intervals includes a housing, a formula reservoir designed for holding dry formula, a water reservoir, and a water dispensing line that extends into the formula reservoir. A dispensing nozzle is in environmental communication with the formula reservoir for dispensing mixed baby formula through the dispensing nozzle. A filter prevents unmixed dry formula from being dispensed through the dispensing nozzle. A tray is positioned beneath the dispensing nozzle. Bottles are positionable on the tray and the tray is rotatable such that the bottles are fillable in succession with mixed baby formula dispensed from the dispensing nozzle. A control unit is operationally coupled to the water reservoir and the tray for dispensing water into the formula reservoir and rotating the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Jason Mathis, James Hester
  • Expandable wood holder
    Patent number: D682410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: L.A. Darling Company LLC
    Inventor: James Hester
  • Expandable wood holder
    Patent number: D713955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: L.A. Darling Company
    Inventors: James Hester, Randy R. Guthrie