Patents by Inventor Nishant Kulkarni

Nishant Kulkarni 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: 9456715
    Abstract: Shown are devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea. The devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea utilize steam, heated liquid, agitation, and recirculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Ramaraju Suraparaju Pattabi, Nishant Kulkarni, Jeff Garascia, Fernando Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20160157667
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea. The devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea utilize steam, heated liquid, agitation, and recirculation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Ramaraju Suraparaju Pattabi, Nishant Kulkarni, Jeff Garascia, Fernando Sanchez
  • Patent number: 9295360
    Abstract: Shown are devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea. The devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea utilize steam, heated liquid, agitation, and recirculation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Ramaraju Suraparaju Pattabi, Nishant Kulkarni, Jeff Garascia, Fernando Sanchez
  • Patent number: 9174833
    Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage dispense apparatus that maintains syrup containers in a housing, thereby eliminating plumbing required by prior art Bag-in-Box dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Yang, Klaus Wiemer, Sreekanth Pushpala, Nishant Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20150257587
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea. The devices and methods for brewing and steeping tea utilize steam, heated liquid, agitation, and recirculation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: CORNELIUS, INC.
    Inventors: Ashok Kumara Dyavarasegowda, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Ramaraju Suraparaju Pattabi, Nishant Kulkarni, Jeff Garascia, Fernando Sanchez
  • Patent number: 8899072
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting an icemaker on top of an ice bin of an ice and beverage dispenser has a lid mounted for both sliding movement and pivotal movement relative to the remainder of the adapter. The lid normally covers an inlet to the ice bin. To expose the ice bin inlet for visually inspection of the interior of the bin and/or to accommodate manual filling of the bin with ice, the lid is manually slid forward off of and then be rotated away from the bin inlet to fully expose the inlet. The lid at all times remains connected to the adapter so that it is not lost or exposed to unsanitary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaji Kulangara Veettil, Nishant Kulkarni, Douglas Anderson
  • Patent number: 8857797
    Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus that includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. At least one water orifice is linked to a water source and is attached to one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water that passes therethrough. A carbon dioxide orifice is linked to a carbon dioxide source and is attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
  • Patent number: 8840092
    Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. A water flow control module is connected to a water source. At least one water orifice is linked to the water flow control module and is attached at one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source is connected to a carbon dioxide valve. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice and attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The water control module regulates a water flow rate into the inline carbonation apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Cornelius, Inc.
    Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, Servesh Adderi Ranganath, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
  • Publication number: 20130108760
    Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. A water flow control module is connected to a water source. At least one water orifice is linked to the water flow control module and is attached at one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water passing therethrough. A carbon dioxide source is connected to a carbon dioxide valve. The carbon dioxide solenoid valve is connected to a carbon dioxide regulator that is coupled to a carbon dioxide orifice and attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation. The water control module regulates a water flow rate into the inline carbonation apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, A.R. Servesh, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
  • Publication number: 20110316175
    Abstract: An inline carbonation apparatus that includes a fluid tube having an inner diameter. At least one water orifice is linked to a water source and is attached to one end of the fluid tube. The water orifice includes a plurality of holes atomizing water that passes therethrough. A carbon dioxide orifice is linked to a carbon dioxide source and is attached to the fluid tube in a spaced relationship from the water orifice. The atomized water has a pressure less than the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide is absorbed into the water forming carbonated water having a specified volume of carbonation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Santhosh Kumar, Ted Jablonski, Jayateertha Malagi, A.R. Servesh, Nishant Kulkarni, Ravi Malavat
  • Publication number: 20090278024
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting an icemaker on top of an ice bin of an ice and beverage dispenser has a lid mounted for both sliding movement and pivotal movement relative to the remainder of the adapter. The lid normally covers an inlet to the ice bin. To expose the ice bin inlet for visually inspection of the interior of the bin and/or to accommodate manual filling of the bin with ice, the lid is manually slid forward off of and then be rotated away from the bin inlet to fully expose the inlet. The lid at all times remains connected to the adapter so that it is not lost or exposed to unsanitary conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Shaji K.V., Nishant Kulkarni, Douglas Anderson