Patents by Inventor Otto Deruntz
Otto Deruntz 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).
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Patent number: 11897675Abstract: A stopper for closing sparkling and other non-pressurized beverage containers. A stopper body may have a carrier member and lip engagement member arranged for sliding movement relative to each other and relative to the stopper body. The lip engagement member may be arranged to engage with a lip of a container neck, and be resiliently biased to move toward the carrier member to provide a seal-forming force on a sealing surface of the stopper body. The stopper may be arranged to introduce gas into the container, e.g., to re-pressurize the container to keep a carbonation level of beverage during storage.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: 11795046Abstract: A clamp of the dispensing device may include a container engagement surface arranged to engage and/or disengage the clamp from the container neck when the clamp is pushed downwardly or pulled upwardly relative to the container neck. The container engagement surface may include a surface with a lower portion that slopes upwardly and inwardly, and an upper portion that slopes upwardly and outwardly relative to the container neck and that moves the clamp radially outwardly and away from the container neck as the clamp is moved vertically relative to the container neck. A latch may maintain a body portion of the dispensing device in an upper position, preventing needle insertion, until a container is suitably engaged with the base portion of the device, e.g., by a clamp. Sensors may detect engagement of a container with the device and/or insertion of a needle into the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz, Gregory Lambrecht
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Publication number: 20230116777Abstract: A system and method for transferring beverage such as wine from a source container to a destination container. First and second transfer heads can be configured to sealingly engage with an opening of source and destination containers, respectively. The container opening(s) can have a closure such as a cork or septum and the transfer heads can sealingly engage with the container opening without removing the closure, e.g., by passing one or more needles through the closure. The transfer heads and the source container can be held by a support, and the first transfer head can be mounted for pivotal movement relative to the support, e.g., about a horizontal axis, to accommodate differently sized and/or shaped containers. Pressurized gas, e.g., used to purge and/or pressurize the containers, and beverage flow can be routed from one of the transfer heads to the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Lauren Michelle Inch, Otto DeRuntz
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Patent number: 11565927Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus may include a beverage dispenser and associated stopper. The stopper may be used to replace a cork, cap or other closure of a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. A needle of the beverage dispenser may be inserted through a passageway of the stopper so that pressurized gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage liquid to exit the container via the needle. The stopper may suitably seal the container after dispensing is complete, e.g., to resist exposing the beverage to oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz
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Publication number: 20220162052Abstract: A clamp of the dispensing device may include a container engagement surface arranged to engage and/or disengage the clamp from the container neck when the clamp is pushed downwardly or pulled upwardly relative to the container neck. The container engagement surface may include a surface with a lower portion that slopes upwardly and inwardly, and an upper portion that slopes upwardly and outwardly relative to the container neck and that moves the clamp radially outwardly and away from the container neck as the clamp is moved vertically relative to the container neck. A latch may maintain a body portion of the dispensing device in an upper position, preventing needle insertion, until a container is suitably engaged with the base portion of the device, e.g., by a clamp. Sensors may detect engagement of a container with the device and/or insertion of a needle into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz, Gregory Lambrecht
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Patent number: 11292709Abstract: A clamp of the dispensing device may include a container engagement surface arranged to engage and/or disengage the clamp from the container neck when the clamp is pushed downwardly or pulled upwardly relative to the container neck. The container engagement surface may include a surface with a lower portion that slopes upwardly and inwardly, and an upper portion that slopes upwardly and outwardly relative to the container neck and that moves the clamp radially outwardly and away from the container neck as the clamp is moved vertically relative to the container neck. A latch may maintain a body portion of the dispensing device in an upper position, preventing needle insertion, until a container is suitably engaged with the base portion of the device, e.g., by a clamp. Sensors may detect engagement of a container with the device and/or insertion of a needle into the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz, Gregory Lambrecht
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Publication number: 20210276771Abstract: A stopper for closing sparkling and other non-pressurized beverage containers. A stopper body may have a carrier member and lip engagement member arranged for sliding movement relative to each other and relative to the stopper body. The lip engagement member may be arranged to engage with a lip of a container neck, and be resiliently biased to move toward the carrier member to provide a seal-forming force on a sealing surface of the stopper body. The stopper may be arranged to introduce gas into the container, e.g., to re-pressurize the container to keep a carbonation level of beverage during storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: 11046502Abstract: A beverage dispenser having replaceable dispensing components allows beverage-contacting elements to be removed and replaced. A needle or other conduit arrangement may be adapted for replacement, and the needle may be adapted to be inserted through a cork or other closure of a beverage container. A dispensing outlet may also be replaceable, allowing all beverage-contacting components to be replaced. The needle or other conduit may be engagable with a dispenser body by inserting a distal end of the needle into and through an opening in the body. A dispensing outlet may secure the needle to the body in an operation that fluidly connects the dispensing outlet to the needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz, Andrew S. Sweezey
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Patent number: 10994904Abstract: A cap for engagement with a beverage container allows an extractor needle or other conduit to pass through a portion of the cap such that beverage can be removed from the container without removing the cap. The cap may include a septum that is radially and/or axially compressed and a barrier layer arranged to engage with the container to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz
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Publication number: 20210009399Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus may include a beverage dispenser and associated stopper. The stopper may be used to replace a cork, cap or other closure of a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. A needle of the beverage dispenser may be inserted through a passageway of the stopper so that pressurized gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage liquid to exit the container via the needle. The stopper may suitably seal the container after dispensing is complete, e.g., to resist exposing the beverage to oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz
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Patent number: 10882730Abstract: A system and method for dispensing sparkling and other non-pressurized beverages from a container. Sparkling wine and other beverages may be dispensed using a dispensing system that includes a stopper body that can be engaged with the container at the container opening. The stopper body may be arranged to introduce gas into the container during pouring-type dispensing, as well as re-pressurize and seal the container for storage, e.g., to keep a carbonation level of beverage remaining in the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Andrew S. Sweezey, Otto DeRuntz
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Patent number: 10815113Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus may include a beverage dispenser and associated stopper. The stopper may be used to replace a cork, cap or other closure of a beverage container, such as a wine bottle. A needle of the beverage dispenser may be inserted through a passageway of the stopper so that pressurized gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage liquid to exit the container via the needle. The stopper may suitably seal the container after dispensing is complete, e.g., to resist exposing the beverage to oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz
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Publication number: 20200156858Abstract: A beverage dispenser having replaceable dispensing components allows beverage-contacting elements to be removed and replaced. A needle or other conduit arrangement may be adapted for replacement, and the needle may be adapted to be inserted through a cork or other closure of a beverage container. A dispensing outlet may also be replaceable, allowing all beverage-contacting components to be replaced. The needle or other conduit may be engagable with a dispenser body by inserting a distal end of the needle into and through an opening in the body. A dispensing outlet may secure the needle to the body in an operation that fluidly connects the dispensing outlet to the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rider, Otto DeRuntz, Andrew S. Sweezey
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Publication number: 20190389715Abstract: A system and method for dispensing sparkling and other non-pressurized beverages from a container. Sparkling wine and other beverages may be dispensed using a dispensing system that includes a stopper body that can be engaged with the container at the container opening. The stopper body may be arranged to introduce gas into the container during pouring-type dispensing, as well as re-pressurize and seal the container for storage, e.g., to keep a carbonation level of beverage remaining in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Michael Rider, Andrew S. Sweezey, Otto DeRuntz
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Patent number: D869217Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Scott Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Rory McGarry, Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: D873661Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: D906044Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Scott Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Rory McGarry, Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: D906045Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Scott Stropkay, Mark Matthews, Rory McGarry, Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider
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Patent number: D909129Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Otto DeRuntz, Rory McGarry
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Patent number: D937086Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Coravin, Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Metaxatos, Steffen F. Koury, Benjamin Hines, Brendan B. Crawford, Otto DeRuntz, Michael Rider