Patents by Inventor Jeff LePori

Jeff LePori 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).

  • Locking blade base
    Patent number: 11779159
    Abstract: A blender is provided that uses a latch handle to lock the blade base onto the jar member without the use of threads. When the latch is locked onto the jar member, the latch itself is engaged to a tab member protruding from the jar member in order to prevent the latch from opening on accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
  • BLENDING BLADE
    Publication number: 20230008111
    Abstract: An improved blade assembly is provided for use in a cooking appliance such as a blender or a food processor. The bottom blade portions of the blade assembly include a geometry that provides an angled, sharpened portion on wing portions that extend downwardly from the bottom blade. The bottom blade's geometry, including the sharpened portions, help rotate the material so that it is blended upwardly to help prevent food from getting stuck in the void below the bottom blade, thus improving the blade's efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventor: Jeff LePori
  • LOCKING BLADE BASE
    Publication number: 20210007557
    Abstract: A blender is provided that uses a latch handle to lock the blade base onto the jar member without the use of threads. When the latch is locked onto the jar member, the latch itself is engaged to a tab member protruding from the jar member in order to prevent the latch from opening on accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff LePori, George Hardin, Kristi Tyree
  • Apparatus and Method for Washing and Sanitizing Articles for an Infant
    Publication number: 20180126424
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Apparatus for washing and sanitizing articles for an infant
    Patent number: 9782803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Hillsborough Bay Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori
  • Method for Washing and Sanitizing Articles for an Infant
    Publication number: 20140150830
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: HILLSBOROUGH BAY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ellen Semans, George Hardin, Jeff LePori