Patents by Inventor Mark D. Beaumont

Mark D. Beaumont 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).

  • Device and method for hygienically delivering a liquid
    Patent number: 7694850
    Abstract: A method and device for hygienically delivering a liquid food to or from a food or beverage dispenser by delivering a flow of liquid food through an outlet positioned at a distance of all surfaces of the dispenser and by frequently cleaning the outlet with a flow of cleaning liquid directed onto the external surfaces demarcating the outlet to eliminate the liquid and solid food residue. The device may include a connection fitment with an elongated food delivery member which is configured to connect to a cleaning chamber of the dispenser. The device can be easier and more conveniently cleaned and/or sanitized enabling the dispensing of microbial sensitive food products such as milk concentrate and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Arturo F. Guerrero, Balakrishna Reddy, Mark D. Beaumont, Eric E. Hartman
  • Device and method for hygienically delivering a liquid food
    Patent number: 7347345
    Abstract: A method and device for hygienically delivering a liquid food to or from a food or beverage dispenser by delivering a flow of liquid food through an outlet positioned at a distance of all surfaces of the dispenser and by frequently cleaning the outlet with a flow of cleaning liquid directed onto the external surfaces demarcating the outlet to eliminate the liquid and solid food residue. The device may include a connection fitment with an elongated food delivery member which is configured to connect to a cleaning chamber of the dispenser. The device can be easier and more conveniently cleaned and/or sanitized enabling the dispensing of microbial sensitive food products such as milk concentrate and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Arturo F. Guerrero, Balakrishna Reddy, Mark D. Beaumont, Eric E. Hartman