Patents by Inventor John Bodjack
John Bodjack 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).
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Patent number: 10582798Abstract: The present invention includes a milk dispensing assembly for use with a beverage dispensing machine for combining milk, which is heated, ambient, unheated, or chilled, selectively with a second ingredient. The milk dispensing assembly includes a single milk passage for the introduction of a flow of milk and a single passage for the introduction of a second ingredient. The milk passage and ingredient passage are oriented to be fed into an intermediate passage which communicates with a swirl cavity defined by a mixing chamber. The introduction of milk and second ingredient is controlled to provide a variety of selected conditions of the resulting combination.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: William E. Midden, Suresh Radhakrishnan, Rex Allen Rogers, Daniel Hansen, John Bodjack
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Patent number: 10368682Abstract: An extraction assembly for use in an automatic brewer. The extraction assembly controllably extracts espresso beverage from a quantity of brewing substance. A brew chamber of the extraction assembly is removable for exchange with another brew chamber of different brew volume, having enhanced structures, or for replacement and repair. A heating element may be in close proximity to the brew chamber. Heat from the heating element can be brought directly to the area in which the coffee is brewed to help maintain a more consistent, tighter tolerance temperature and faster recovery between brew cycles.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Suresh Radhakrishnan, Jason Ray Lieving, Daniel Hansen, Rex Allen Rogers, John Bodjack
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Publication number: 20160316961Abstract: The present disclosure includes a milk heating system, methods, and apparatus for combining milk, which is heated, ambient, or chilled, selectively with or without being infused with air, and selectively dispensed with or without flavorings. The apparatus and method disclosed includes structures for selectively combining milk with air and flavorings to dispense a selected combination of ingredients. The assembly includes a dispensing head assembly having a flavoring dispensing component and a milk dispensing component. The flavoring dispensing component can be coupled to the milk dispensing component for combining ingredients and dispensing into a container. The milk dispensing component includes a single path for the introduction of a flow of milk and a single path for the introduction of steam. The milk path and steam path are oriented to be fed into an intermediate passage which communicates with a swirl cavity defined by the mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: William E. MIDDEN, Suresh RADHAKRISHNAN, Rex Allen ROGERS, Daniel HANSEN, John BODJACK
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Patent number: 9386878Abstract: The present disclosure includes a milk heating system, methods, and apparatus for combining milk, which is heated, ambient, or chilled, selectively with or without being infused with air, and selectively dispensed with or without flavorings. The apparatus and method disclosed includes structures for selectively combining milk with air and flavorings to dispense a selected combination of ingredients. The assembly includes a dispensing head assembly having a flavoring dispensing component and a milk dispensing component. The flavoring dispensing component can be coupled to the milk dispensing component for combining ingredients and dispensing into a container. The milk dispensing component includes a single path for the introduction of a flow of milk and a single path for the introduction of steam. The milk path and steam path are oriented to be fed into an intermediate passage which communicates with a swirl cavity defined by the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: William E. Midden, Suresh Radhakrishnan, Rex Allen Rogers, Daniel Hansen, John Bodjack
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Publication number: 20150020691Abstract: The present disclosure includes a milk heating system, methods, and apparatus for combining milk, which is heated, ambient, or chilled, selectively with or without being infused with air, and selectively dispensed with or without flavorings. The apparatus and method disclosed includes structures for selectively combining milk with air and flavorings to dispense a selected combination of ingredients. The assembly includes a dispensing head assembly having a flavoring dispensing component and a milk dispensing component. The flavoring dispensing component can be coupled to the milk dispensing component for combining ingredients and dispensing into a container. The milk dispensing component includes a single path for the introduction of a flow of milk and a single path for the introduction of steam. The milk path and steam path are oriented to be fed into an intermediate passage which communicates with a swirl cavity defined by the mixing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: William E. Midden, Suresh Radhakrishnan, Rex Allen Rogers, Daniel Hansen, John Bodjack
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Publication number: 20140360379Abstract: The present disclosure includes an extraction assembly for use in an automatic brewer. The extraction assembly includes controllably extracting espresso beverage from a quantity of brewing substance. The assembly facilitates improved control and operation of the extraction assembly and improves the reliability of the extraction assembly. Generally, the brewing substance is compacted between a pair of opposing pistons. The pair of pistons operates relative to a brew chamber for use in the espresso extraction process. An alternative extraction assembly or structure for brewing beverage is provided which may include a larger brew volume, enhanced structures, and removable replacement components. Also provided is a heating element in close proximity to the brew chamber. Heat form the heating element can be brought directly to the area in which the coffee is brewed to help maintain a more consistent, tighter tolerance temperature and faster recovery between brew cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Suresh Radhakrishnan, Jason Ray Lieving, Daniel Hansen, Rex Allen Rogers, John Bodjack
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Patent number: 6298569Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism for use with a multijoint manually positionable measuring arm of a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides a reversible and adjustable counterbalancing force to offset the weight of the arm and facilitate its movement. The counterbalance mechanism of the present invention acts within the plane of the joint minimizing the moment arm created by the joint and allowing for low overhung loads transmitted from the arm to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, John A. Bodjack
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Patent number: 6253458Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism for use with a multi-joint manually positionable measuring arm of a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides a reversible and adjustable counterbalancing force to offset the weight of the arm and facilitate its movement. The counterbalance mechanism of the present invention acts within the plane of the joint minimizing the moment arm created by the joint and allowing for low overhung loads transmitted from the arm to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, John A. Bodjack
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Patent number: 6151789Abstract: A novel adjustable hand grip device for use with a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides an ergnomically formed pistol grip rotatably positioned on a manually manipulated multijointed measuring arm allowing a plurality of angular positions convenient to an operator. The adjustable hand grip includes a clamp for releasably securing the device n a preselected position. An embodiment of the present invention includes a ball and detent device for releasably positioning the hand grip in a plurality of preselected positions. In yet another embodiment the hand grip device includes a swivel joint allowing rotation of the pistol grip relative to the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Faro Technologies Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, John Bodjack
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Patent number: 6131299Abstract: A novel display device for use with a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides a Display positioned on a multijointed measuring arm allowing an operator to have convenient display of positional data and system menu prompts. The display device further includes LED's indicating system power, transducer position status and error status. An embodiment of the present invention receives signals from a host computer via telemetry allowing the display to be positioned remote from the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, John Bodjack
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Patent number: D441632Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Faro Technologies Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, Ali Seyed Sajedi, John A. Bodjack
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Patent number: D423534Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Simon Raab, Ali Seyed Sajedi, John A. Bodjack