Patents by Inventor Joyce Chien Tu

Joyce Chien Tu 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).

  • Publication number: 20250241474
    Abstract: A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, John Kevin Clay, Gregory Allan Fish, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Evan James White, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Patent number: 12213617
    Abstract: A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, John Kevin Clay, Gregory Allan Fish, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Evan James White, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Publication number: 20240341536
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a food processing system includes a container body having a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote of said first end. The first end is open and the second end is at least partially open. A chamber is defined by said container body and an agitating member is receivable at the first end. A displacement member is arranged at the second end to seal the second end. The displacement member is extendable into the chamber from the second end to increase a pressure within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Publication number: 20240343547
    Abstract: Ingredient containers for use in a beverage carbonation system are provided. The ingredient container includes a container body having a hollow interior and an opening leading into the hollow interior. The ingredient container also includes a cap positioned over the opening in the container body and including an inlet port and an outlet port. A cross-section of the cap extends substantially perpendicular to a central axis of each of the inlet port and the outlet port, and the cross-section of the cap has a shape that is a substantially circular triangle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew David Zdeblick, Joshua David Anthony, Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: 12096880
    Abstract: A flavorant container for use in a beverage system is provided. The flavorant container can be retained by a beverage system to dispense flavorant, which can be mixed with carbonated and/or uncarbonated water. In one embodiment, the flavorant container includes a container, a cap, and one or more features located on the cap. The features can include an inlet that is able to receive pressurized air, and an outlet that is able to dispense a flavorant when the inlet receives the pressurized air. The features can also include at least one raised protrusion that is capable of being retained by a complimentary pattern located on a beverage system in order to properly seat the flavorant container in the beverage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, John Kevin Clay, Daniel Taek Kim, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Patent number: 12082746
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a food processing system includes a container body having a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote of said first end. The first end is open and the second end is at least partially open. A chamber is defined by said container body and an agitating member is receivable at the first end. A displacement member is arranged at the second end to seal the second end. The displacement member is extendable into the chamber from the second end to increase a pressure within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: 12084334
    Abstract: Ingredient containers for use in a beverage carbonation system are provided. The ingredient container includes a container body defining an interior hollow chamber, and a cap coupled to the opening of the container body. The container body has an opening leading to the interior hollow chamber and a cross-section with a major axis defining a width that is greater than a minor axis defining a depth. The cap has an inlet that is sealed to retain fluid within the container and that is configured to open to allow gas to be injected into the interior hollow chamber. The cap has an outlet that is sealed to retain fluid within the container and that is configured to open to allow fluid within the container to flow out through the outlet valve. The inlet and the outlet are aligned along a first axis that extends parallel to the minor axis of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Andrew David Zdeblick, Joshua David Anthony, Joyce Chien Tu
  • Publication number: 20240166487
    Abstract: Ingredient containers for use in a beverage carbonation system are provided. The ingredient container includes a container body defining an interior hollow chamber, and a cap coupled to the opening of the container body. The container body has an opening leading to the interior hollow chamber and a cross-section with a major axis defining a width that is greater than a minor axis defining a depth. The cap has an inlet that is sealed to retain fluid within the container and that is configured to open to allow gas to be injected into the interior hollow chamber. The cap has an outlet that is sealed to retain fluid within the container and that is configured to open to allow fluid within the container to flow out through the outlet valve. The inlet and the outlet are aligned along a first axis that extends parallel to the minor axis of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew David Zdeblick, Joshua David Anthony, Joyce Chien Tu
  • Publication number: 20230363574
    Abstract: A flavorant container for use in a beverage system is provided. The flavorant container can be retained by a beverage system to dispense flavorant, which can be mixed with carbonated and/or uncarbonated water. In one embodiment, the flavorant container includes a container, a cap, and one or more features located on the cap. The features can include an inlet that is able to receive pressurized air, and an outlet that is able to dispense a flavorant when the inlet receives the pressurized air. The features can also include at least one raised protrusion that is capable of being retained by a complimentary pattern located on a beverage system in order to properly seat the flavorant container in the beverage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, John Kevin Clay, Daniel Taek Kim, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Publication number: 20230363575
    Abstract: A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, John Kevin Clay, Gregory Allan Fish, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Evan James White, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Patent number: 11751585
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing device and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage dispensing device includes a housing, a carbonation assembly, a carriage assembly, and one or more flavorant containers. The beverage dispensing device can also include a controller with a UI to allow a user to customize aspects of a beverage. These customizable aspects can include fluid volume, carbonation level, flavorant type, and/or flavorant amount. Based on the customized aspects of the beverage, the beverage dispensing device can dispense an amount of carbonated or uncarbonated water, and can dispense a type and amount of flavorant. Illustrative embodiments of flavorant containers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Joshua David Anthony, Steven Paul Carter, John Kevin Clay, Gregory Allan Fish, Daniel Taek Kim, Thomas James Launders, Stuart Mark Leslie, Luis Ramiro Gutierrez Montenegro, Joyce Chien Tu, Evan James White, Carl Robert Wrigglesworth, Andrew David Zdeblick
  • Patent number: D992338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D999020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D999589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1012613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1015810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1045504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1055635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1056608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
  • Patent number: D1085815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu