Patents by Inventor Michael J. Alvarez

Michael J. Alvarez 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).

  • Meat injector
    Patent number: 11659959
    Abstract: A handheld injector is provided for injecting liquid, such as flavoring or basting material, into meat or poultry. The injector includes a pistol-shaped housing which encloses a battery-powered motor for constant-rate delivery of liquid from a peristaltic pump. The injector also includes a fluid conduit within the housing through which liquid is pumped from a reservoir of liquid to a needle for injection into the meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael J. Alvarez
  • MEAT INJECTOR
    Publication number: 20220296045
    Abstract: A handheld injector is provided for injecting liquid, such as flavoring or basting material, into meat or poultry. The injector includes a pistol-shaped housing which encloses a battery-powered motor for constant-rate delivery of liquid from a peristaltic pump. The injector also includes a fluid conduit within the housing through which liquid is pumped from a reservoir of liquid to a needle for injection into the meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventor: Michael J. Alvarez
  • Meat injector
    Patent number: 11350793
    Abstract: A handheld injector is provided for injecting liquid, such as flavoring or basting material, into meat or poultry. The injector includes a pistol-shaped housing which encloses a battery-powered motor for constant-rate delivery of liquid from a peristaltic pump. The injector also includes a fluid conduit within the housing through which liquid is pumped from a reservoir of liquid to a needle for injection into the meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Michael J. Alvarez
  • MEAT INJECTOR
    Publication number: 20200196799
    Abstract: A handheld injector is provided for injecting liquid, such as flavoring or basting material, into meat or poultry. The injector includes a pistol-shaped housing which encloses a battery-powered motor for constant-rate delivery of liquid from a peristaltic pump. The injector also includes a fluid conduit within the housing through which liquid is pumped from a reservoir of liquid to a needle for injection into the meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Michael J. Alvarez
  • Meat injector
    Patent number: D878877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Venturi, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Alvarez, Steve A. Hatfield