Patents by Inventor Paul Kalenian
Paul Kalenian 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: 9538877Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: MELTZ, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20170000151Abstract: Systems for and methods of agitation in the production of beverage and food receptacles from frozen contents are provided. A method of producing a melted food or beverage liquid product from a receptacle containing frozen liquid contents includes receiving a receptacle in a chamber of a dispenser. The receptacle defines an enclosed inner volume containing a frozen liquid contents. The method also includes melting at least a portion of the frozen liquid contents to generate a melted food or beverage liquid product by applying motion to at least one of the receptacle and the frozen liquid contents, perforating the receptacle, and dispensing the melted food or beverage liquid product from the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON, Karl WINKLER
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Patent number: 9516970Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: MELTZ, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 9487348Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for providing support for displaceable frozen contents in beverage and food receptacles are provided. A receptacle includes a sidewall extending from a first end of the receptacle to a second end of the receptacle, an end layer disposed at the first end of the receptacle, and a closure disposed at the second end of the receptacle. The sidewall, the end layer, and the closure define a sealed cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a frozen content disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and a movable platform disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and in contact with at least a portion of the frozen content proximate to the end layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon, Karl Winkler
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Patent number: 9480359Abstract: The techniques provide for a reconfigurable extraction column length based on the number of columns from a plurality of columns configured for use in an extraction apparatus. The apparatus includes a plurality of columns that each have an inlet, a central portion configured to hold extractable material during an extraction process, and an outlet. The reconfigurable extraction apparatus also includes a piping system connected to each of the plurality of columns that can selectively connect each of the plurality of columns, such that each column from the plurality of columns can be configured for an extraction process either singularly or in series or in parallel with one or more other columns from the plurality of columns, administering a solvent to one or more of the plurality of columns, and outputting the solvent after an extraction process occurs in the one or more of the plurality of columns.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventor: Paul Kalenian
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Patent number: 9468230Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: MELTZ, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Publication number: 20160288990Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for providing support for displaceable frozen contents in beverage and food receptacles are provided. A receptacle includes a sidewall extending from a first end of the receptacle to a second end of the receptacle, an end layer disposed at the first end of the receptacle, and a closure disposed at the second end of the receptacle. The sidewall, the end layer, and the closure define a sealed cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a frozen content disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and a movable platform disposed in the sealed cavity of the receptacle and in contact with at least a portion of the frozen content proximate to the end layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON, Karl WINKLER
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Publication number: 20160288988Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents is provided. A receptacle is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The receptacle includes a tapered sidewall, an end layer, and a closure defining a cavity; a frozen content is disposed within the cavity. The cavity has empty space not occupied by the frozen content. The receptacle is perforable, and the frozen content is displaceable from a first position in contact with the end layer into a second position in the empty space. When melted and/or diluted with a liquid, the frozen content provides a final food or beverage product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON, Karl WINKLER
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Publication number: 20160270429Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160272414Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160270584Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Publication number: 20160270583Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew P. ROBERTS, Paul KALENIAN, Douglas M. HOON
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Patent number: 9408493Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 9408492Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew P. Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 9346611Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a consumable liquid food or beverage product from frozen contents. A container is configured for insertion into an apparatus. The container includes a frozen content, a receptacle defining an opening and a cavity for receiving and storing the frozen content, and a closure formed over the opening of the receptacle for sealing the frozen content within the cavity of the receptacle. The receptacle is perforable, and the container is configured for insertion into an apparatus that is configured to create a consumable liquid beverage from the frozen content within the container, such that the frozen content is extracted through a perforation created in the receptacle by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Meltz, LLCInventors: Matthew Roberts, Paul Kalenian, Douglas M. Hoon
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Patent number: 7875304Abstract: Typical current methods for producing large quantities of extracts from solid raw materials such as ground, roasted coffee are designed for exhaustive extraction. Such methods are not ideally suited to producing high quality coffee extracts that are rich in flavor and fragrance, and which maintain the varietal characteristics of the roasted coffee from which they are produced. The current invention provides methods for producing such high quality extracts. The invention provides methods that have sufficient flexibility and scalability to be used for a wide variety of applications, including for producing industrial-scale quantities of extracts for the food and beverage industry. The invention provides methods that can produce highly concentrated, “gourmet quality” extracts for use as flavoring agents, beverage concentrates, and fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Xcafé LLCInventor: Paul A. Kalenian
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Publication number: 20080280023Abstract: Typical known methods for producing large quantities of concentrated extracts from solid raw materials such as ground, roasted coffee are not ideally suited to producing high quality coffee extracts that are rich in flavor and fragrance, and which maintain the varietal characteristics of the roasted coffee from which they are produced. The current invention provides filtration methods e.g. reverse osmosis or nanofiltration for producing such high quality concentrated extracts from more dilute extracts via solvent removal. The invention provides methods that have sufficient flexibility and scalability to be used for a wide variety of applications, including for producing industrial—scale quantities of extracts for the food and beverage industry. The invention provides methods and apparatus that can produce highly concentrated, “gourmet quality” extracts for use as flavoring agents, beverage concentrates, and fragrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: XCafe LLCInventor: Paul A. Kalenian
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Patent number: 7419692Abstract: Typical known methods for producing large quantities of concentrated extracts from solid raw materials such as ground, roasted coffee are not ideally suited to producing high quality coffee extracts that are rich in flavor and fragrance, and which maintain the varietal characteristics of the roasted coffee from which they are produced. The current invention provides filtration methods for producing such high quality concentrated extracts from more dilute extracts via solvent removal. The invention provides methods that have sufficient flexibility and scalability to be used for a wide variety of applications, including for producing industrial-scale quantities of extracts for the food and beverage industry. The invention provides methods and apparatus that can produce highly concentrated, “gourmet quality” extracts for use as flavoring agents, beverage concentrates, and fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: XCafe, LLCInventor: Paul A. Kalenian
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Publication number: 20050112253Abstract: Typical current methods for producing large quantities of extracts from solid raw materials such as ground, roasted coffee are designed for exhaustive extraction. Such methods are not ideally suited to producing high quality coffee extracts that are rich in flavor and fragrance, and which maintain the varietal characteristics of the roasted coffee from which they are produced. The current invention provides methods and apparatus for producing such high quality extracts. The invention provides methods that have sufficient flexibility and scalability to be used for a wide variety of applications, including for producing industrial-scale quantities of extracts for the food and beverage industry. The invention provides methods and apparatus that can produce highly concentrated, “gourmet quality” extracts for use as flavoring agents, beverage concentrates, and fragrances.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2005Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: XCafe LLCInventor: Paul Kalenian
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Patent number: 6887506Abstract: Typical current methods for producing large quantities of extracts from solid raw materials such as ground, roasted coffee are designed for exhaustive extraction. Such methods are not ideally suited to producing high quality coffee extracts that are rich in flavor and fragrance, and which maintain the varietal characteristics of the roasted coffee from which they are produced. The current invention provides methods and apparatus for producing such high quality extracts. The invention provides methods that have sufficient flexibility and scalability to be used for a wide variety of applications, including for producing industrial-scale quantities of extracts for the food and beverage industry. The invention provides methods and apparatus that can produce highly concentrated, “gourmet quality” extracts for use as flavoring agents, beverage concentrates, and fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: X Cafe LLCInventor: Paul A. Kalenian