Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Webster

Joseph P. Webster 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: 11910952
    Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NEWCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Thomas Liebe
  • Patent number: 11272804
    Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma
  • Patent number: 11045041
    Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed which comprises a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle, a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: 10842314
    Abstract: A multiple compartment decanter for tank brewer having a multiple function faucet handle is disclosed having a decanter having a top and a compartment for receiving a brewed beverage through the top, the tank having a faucet assembly having a first faucet, a second faucet, and a center faucet mechanism with the first faucet and the second faucet each having a handle, respectively, which may be moved to lift an internal faucet seat which allows liquid within the compartment to be drained or dispensed from the decanter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Newcd Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P Webster, Frank W Krockenberg
  • Patent number: 10687655
    Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: David L Brandsma, Joseph P Webster
  • Publication number: 20200138230
    Abstract: An automatic beverage brewer for coffee, tea, and the like, and more particularly, which is customizable both in physical configuration including number and location of external brewing fonts, optionally in association with a bulk brewing font and receiving container, and in automatic operation to dispense hot water to the respective fonts and a main brewing basket or baskets responsive to user inputted beverage brewing commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Thomas Liebe
  • Publication number: 20190150655
    Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single flavored beverage of different varieties is disclosed which comprises a holder for receiving a flavored beverage packet (pod) of different sizes, said holder being a technically cantilevered receptacle to hold the flavored beverage packet (pod) beverage in a brewing position, a hinged cover which is secured by a latch, and introduces water in the sealed and enclosed brewing area to produce a flavored beverage drink that flows through the beverage packet and into a receptacle for consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma
  • Publication number: 20190110636
    Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed which comprises a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, and a second top and a second tank for receiving a second brewed beverage through the second top, the second tank having a second bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a second tube connected between the second bottom outlet, a second pinch valve, and a second dispenser nozzle, a second drain tube connected between the second pinch valve and the drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: 10131528
    Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Michael Romanyszyn
  • Patent number: 9839319
    Abstract: An adapter for offset stacking of beverage decanters or dispensers in laterally offset relation, and more particularly, configurable for stacking the decanters in a forwardly and/or sidewardly arranged laterally offset relation, to allow dispensing individually from faucets, spigots, or other dispensing apparatus of the decanters without dripping directly onto lower faucets and without interference, and which can also serve as a decanter lid. The adapter can be configured for fore and aft, angular, and/or sideward offsets, and can include pass-through openings for brewing, and other optional features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: 9788682
    Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: 9763534
    Abstract: This invention relates to a disposable single serving coffee pod brewing device that includes upper and lower brew chambers, forming a pod holding chamber therein, a diffuser device that disseminates the incoming hot water to the outer periphery of any located beverage pod, and a kicker assembly formed in the bottom brew chamber, that supports the beverage pod during a brewing cycle, and then achieves its discharge into a waste or other bin following a brew cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph P. Webster
  • Publication number: 20170127878
    Abstract: A multiple compartment decanter for tank brewer having a multiple function faucet handle is disclosed having a decanter having a top and a compartment for receiving a brewed beverage through the top, the tank having a faucet assembly having a first faucet, a second faucet, and a center faucet mechanism with the first faucet and the second faucet each having a handle, respectively, which may be moved to lift an internal faucet seat which allows liquid within the compartment to be drained or dispensed from the decanter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, Frank W. Krockenberg
  • Publication number: 20170121164
    Abstract: A flavoring dispensing apparatus, system, and method configured for use with a plurality of pump equipped flavoring containers such as bottles, operable to automatically dispense relatively precise or metered amounts of flavoring, and more specifically concentrated flavoring, into a beverage container, mixing vessel, or other receiver. The containers are easily removed and replaced and flavoring levels can be automatically monitored for replacement with a fresh container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Michael Romanyszyn
  • Publication number: 20160367066
    Abstract: A single cup capsule brewing machine which incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee, or other beverages, the device containing a receptacle for receiving a single serve capsule, a housing for raising or lowering onto the capsule, and process the capsule during various sequences of operation of the brewing machine, an upper housing raising or lowering onto the capsule to attain sequential piercing of the capsule through an inlet probe and then an outlet probe, and for preparing a hot beverage for individual consumption, and then a lower housing that moves along an arc to provide for alignment of the capsule for a brewing cycle, or for shifting forwardly for interconnection of a capsule in preparation of a brewing cycle, or for shifting the capsule rearwardly for its disposal after performance of a brewing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
  • Publication number: 20160213194
    Abstract: A multiple tank brewer having a rinsing system is disclosed having a container having a first top and a first tank for receiving a first brewed beverage through the first top, the first tank having a first bottom outlet, a first tube connected between the first bottom outlet, a first pinch valve, and a first dispenser nozzle, a first drain tube connected between the first pinch valve and a drain line, a rinse tube, and a rinse spray head for delivering rinse water into the first tank through the first top, out through the first bottom outlet, through the first tube, the first pinch valve, the first drain tube, and the drain line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph P Webster, Frank W Krockenberger
  • Publication number: 20160157666
    Abstract: A brewing system for brewing a single cup capsule beverage of different sizes is disclosed which comprises a funnel for receiving capsules of different sizes having an upper end for receiving the capsules therein, a lower end having a delivery spout, an upper needle, and a lower needle, a support collar adjacent the upper end of the funnel for receiving therein the capsules, and an eject mechanism connected to the support collar for pivoting the support collar away from the upper end of the funnel to eject the capsule out of the support collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: 9332874
    Abstract: A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Newco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Webster, David L. Brandsma, Jerry Walls, Billy Castleberry
  • Publication number: 20160068305
    Abstract: An adapter for offset stacking of beverage decanters or dispensers in laterally offset relation, and more particularly, configurable for stacking the decanters in a forwardly and/or sidewardly arranged laterally offset relation, to allow dispensing individually from faucets, spigots, or other dispensing apparatus of the decanters without dripping directly onto lower faucets and without interference, and which can also serve as a decanter lid. The adapter can be configured for fore and aft, angular, and/or sideward offsets, and can include pass-through openings for brewing, and other optional features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jody G. Jacobsen, David L. Brandsma, Joseph P. Webster
  • Patent number: D863856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: NEWCO ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph P Webster, Krank W Krockenberger