Patents by Inventor Jody Foster

Jody Foster 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: 10155647
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for dispensing a flavored, optionally alcoholic, beverage, is housed in a cabinet (16) and comprises a dispensing outlet (12) connectable to a beverage supply and a plurality of different liquid beverage flavorings, the dispensing outlet being configured to dispense the beverage and one or more of said flavorings into a drinking container. An actuating member (44) is operable to initiate dispensing of the beverage and one or more of said flavorings from the dispensing outlet. The apparatus includes a selector (42) configured to receive a user input selection of one or more of the beverage flavorings to be dispensed and a control unit (40). Upon user operation of the actuating member (44), the control unit (40) operates a pump (24a-f) to supply a selected one or more of the flavorings to the dispensing outlet based on the user input selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Hodges & Drake Design Limited
    Inventors: Jody Foster, Bhavesh Ranjit, Tim Whateley, Kevin Hodges
  • Publication number: 20160289058
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for dispensing a flavoured, optionally alcoholic, beverage, is housed in a cabinet (16) and comprises a dispensing outlet (12) connectable to a beverage supply and a plurality of different liquid beverage flavourings, the dispensing outlet being configured to dispense the beverage and one or more of said flavourings into a drinking container. An actuating member (44) is operable to initiate dispensing of the beverage and one or more of said flavourings from the dispensing outlet. The apparatus includes a selector (42) configured to receive a user input selection of one or more of the beverage flavourings to be dispensed and a control unit (40). Upon user operation of the actuating member (44), the control unit (40) operates a pump (24a-f) to supply a selected one or more of the flavourings to the dispensing outlet based on the user input selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Jody Foster, Bhavesh Ranjit, Tim Whateley, Kevin Hodges
  • Publication number: 20070039559
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light weight booster bath that will consist of a two-piece reinforced tub unit, removable legs, drain hose, spray nozzle, utility basket, three-piece adjustable leash system with collar and assembling hardware that will fit within the nested upper and lower portion of the tub. Optional leg stabilizers and access stairs can also be part of the package additionally fitting within the nested upper and lower portion of the tub. A unique three-piece adjustable leash system will be attached to the combined tub sections by eyebolts. When using the three-piece adjustable leash system the pet is kept centrally located within the tub and cannot move from side to side. A quick disconnect swivel snap coupler is attached to the collar so the collar can be put on the pet before moving the pet into the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: Jody Foster
  • Publication number: 20070023090
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a utility hot and cold water mixing system consisting of three components, a hot water Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve on one side, a central Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve and a cold water Y-coupler on the other side. A unique configuration derived by twisting the connecting hoses maintains the central Y-coupler in an upright position. The system has been designed to mount to the hot and cold water faucets used by the washing machine no matter what the spacing is. It allows the temperature of the water to be preset so that each time the control valve is opened the proper temperature water is provided and no adjustments are required while providing full pressure hot and cold water to a washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Jody Foster