Patents by Inventor Robert A. Varakian
Robert A. Varakian 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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Publication number: 20230241742Abstract: A knife block system for holding and sharpening knives includes a knife block and a knife sharpener assembly. The knife block has a housing and defines a plurality of slots for receiving the knives. The knife sharpener assembly is operatively associated with the housing, and movable relative to the housing, between a closed configuration within the housing and an open configuration extending out of the housing. In the closed configuration, the knife sharpener assembly is fully nested within the housing of the knife block and hidden from view. In the open configuration, the knife sharpener assembly is accessible by a user to sharpen the knives.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Robert Varakian, Bruce Ancona
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Publication number: 20140110406Abstract: A lid for use with a cooking pot or pan having an upper part and a lower part fixed to each other such that the upper surface of the lower part and the lower surface of the upper part are spaced from each other except at the perimeters to define a thermal break between the upper and lower parts of the lid. The lower surface of the lower part includes a plurality of downward projections for contributing a continuous basting to food during the cooking process. A handle fixed to the upper part is thermally isolated from the pot or pan by the thermal break.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: NAMBE, LLCInventors: Robert Varakian, Neil Cohen
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Publication number: 20060043088Abstract: A method of displaying recipes on a kitchen appliance such as a blender. The appliance comprises a computing device, a display screen, and navigational keys. A server connected to the Internet may receive various recipes from a plurality of computing devices also connected to the Internet. The received recipes are converted into records having a consistent record format and stored in a database, and the records are then communicated to the appliance. Optionally the recipe data may be inserted into the appliance in the form of a chip or other computing device. A selection of various criteria is presented on the display screen of the appliance and the user uses navigational keys to select criteria for sorting of the records. The records are then sorted according to the selected criteria, and the sorted records are listed on the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert Varakian
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Patent number: 6707009Abstract: A combination toaster and breadbox includes an enclosure, a toaster having a heating area disposed within the enclosure, and a breadbox having a storage area also disposed within the enclosure. The combination may include a fan installed within a gap disposed between the toaster and breadbox within the enclosure that draws in cool air so as to prevent the transfer of heat from the toaster to the breadbox. The toaster may comprise a toaster oven.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Salton, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Publication number: 20040031104Abstract: A combination can opener and organizer includes components so that it functions as a can opener assembly and also may function as a spice rack or a cutlery set. In the combination, the container includes apertures that can receive spice bottles or, in a different design, cutlery items such as knives.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6669359Abstract: A mixer/sifter combination includes a counter-stand type mixer together with a sifter attachment that is designed to be coupled to the mixer via the mixer's aperture that rotates a typical beater so that the mixer can be used to perform sifting functions. The sifter attachment includes a coupler rod that connects to the mixer, various gears that reduce the rate of rotation of a sifter beater attached to the gears and disposed within a sifter cup of the sifter attachment. The sifter attachment may include a second coupler rod that also connects to the mixer.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Slaton, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6659633Abstract: A mixer/sifter combination includes an electric, hand mixer together with a sifter attachment that is designed to be coupled to the mixer via the mixer's aperture that rotates a typical beater so that the mixer can be used to perform sifting functions. The sifter attachment includes a coupler rod that connects to the mixer, various gears that reduce the rate of rotation of a sifter beater attached to the gears and disposed within a sifter cup of the sifter attachment.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Salton, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Publication number: 20030124213Abstract: A pasta machine includes a housing with a removable container for holding a liquid such as water, and the housing includes a heater for heating the liquid to a boiling state. An enclosed colander having a cover and holding a food product such as pasta is disposed on the container and includes arms to allow it to rotate through the boiling water. The housing of the pasta machine includes a suitable control mechanism that controls rotation of the colander through the boiling water to cook the food product within the colander. The number of rotations and intervals between rotation are a function of the type and amount of pasta within the colander.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian, Louis F. Henry, Sofia E. Dumery, Lyndon Treacy
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Publication number: 20030106436Abstract: A combination slicer and toaster which is particularly suitable for slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items, which comprises in combination a slicing section and a toasting section, such that a bagel, or other similar food item, is inserted into an opening slot in one end of the slicing section, wherein said bagel or other food item is forced into intimate contact with a slicing means located within the slicing section by the downward action of a plunger means located in rotational contact with the opening slot. Upon passing through the slicing section, the bagel is simultaneously deposited in the toasting section of the device, where the now sliced food item is toasted and, upon completion of the toasting operation, is elevated through an exit slot in the other end of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6532864Abstract: A combination slicer and toaster which is particularly suitable for slicing and toasting bagels and other similar food items, which comprises in combination a slicing section and a toasting section, such that a bagel, or other similar food item, is inserted into an opening slot in one end of the slicing section, wherein said bagel or other food item is forced into intimate contact with a slicer located within the slicing section by the downward action of a pusher located in rotational contact with the opening slot. Upon passing through the slicing section, the bagel is simultaneously deposited in the toasting section of the device, where the now sliced food item is toasted and, upon completion of the toasting operation, is elevated through an exit slot in the other end of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Lectrix, LLCInventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6523457Abstract: A pasta machine includes a housing with a removable container for holding a liquid such as water, and the housing includes a heater for heating the liquid to a boiling state. An enclosed colander having a cover and holding a food product such as pasta is disposed on the container and includes arms to allow it to rotate through the boiling water. The housing of the pasta machine includes a suitable control mechanism that controls rotation of the colander through the boiling water to cook the food product within the colander. The number of rotations and intervals between rotation are a function of the type and amount of pasta within the colander.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Lectrix, LLC.Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian, Louis F. Henry, Sofia E. Dumery, Lyndon Treacy
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Patent number: 6470521Abstract: A combination can opener and organizer includes a container with at least front and two side surfaces, a can opener assembly disposed at or near the front surface of the container and adapted to open a can, and a utensil holder disposed on one of the side surfaces and adapted to hold a utensil. The combination can opener and organizer also can include a cavity disposed within the container and open at the top for defining a storage compartment for one or more tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Publication number: 20020149994Abstract: A mixer/sifter combination includes an electric, hand mixer together with a sifter attachment that is designed to be coupled to the mixer via the mixer's aperture that rotates a typical beater so that the mixer can be used to perform sifting functions. The sifter attachment includes a coupler rod that connects to the mixer, various gears that reduce the rate of rotation of a sifter beater attached to the gears and disposed within a sifter cup of the sifter attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Publication number: 20020148048Abstract: A combination can opener and organizer includes a container with at least front and two side surfaces, a can opener assembly disposed at or near the front surface of the container and adapted to open a can, and a utensil holder disposed on one of the side surfaces and adapted to hold a utensil. The combination can opener and organizer also can include a cavity disposed within the container and open at the top for defining a storage compartment for one or more tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6374443Abstract: A combination electric can opener and kitchen organizer for utensils includes a container having front, rear and two side surfaces, a can opener assembly disposed at or near the front surface of the container for opening a can, indentations at the side surfaces for defining storage areas, and utensil holders disposed on the side surfaces to hold utensils within the defined storage areas. The container's two side surfaces are adjacent to and extend from the front surface at angles between 30 and 60 degrees, and the container includes an oval shaped top and an oval shaped base that extend over and below the storage areas to provide a single, compact device that performs the functions of both a can opener for opening cans and a kitchen organizer that stores kitchen utensils, gadgets and other items in a convenient and space efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Lectrix, LLCInventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: 6343546Abstract: An electric salad spinner device which is designed for ease of use and allows for efficient drying of salad greens, leafy vegetables and the like. The device comprises a base component, a generally cylindrical basket component, a generally cylindrical basket component, a scalable lid having a handle, an on/off switch and a drive motor. Optionally, the device also comprises a liquid dispenser assembly which may also be motorized to provide agitation and may also comprise a sheer assembly to allow for slicing in of hard vegetables such as, for example, cucumbers, carrots, celery and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Lectrix, LLCInventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: D456573Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Lectrix, LLCInventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: D465690Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Lectrix, LLCInventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: D480594Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Salton, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
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Patent number: D680803Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Nambe, LLCInventors: Robert Varakian, Neil Cohen