Patents by Inventor Robert Neace

Robert Neace 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).

  • Publication number: 20230301456
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably, the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: BL Patents, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, JR., Todd H. Maas
  • Patent number: 11659952
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably, the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: BL Patens, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Jr., Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20190208947
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably, the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Bean Logik LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, JR., Todd H. Maas
  • Patent number: 10231566
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bean Logik LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Jr., Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20180289197
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Bean Logik LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, JR., Todd H. Maas
  • Patent number: 9999314
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee apparatus has a first container, a second container, a centerpiece connector, and a filter. Preferably the filter is positionable within the first container such that it divides the filter interior volume from the remainder of the first container interior volume. Preferably, cold brew infusion occurs when water in the first container interior volume passes through the water-permeable barrier and soaks coffee grounds within the filter interior volume to form a soluble coffee extract. An alternative cold brew coffee apparatus includes only a single brew chamber and a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: BEAN LOGIK, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20140178559
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to instant coffee and methods of preparing the same, wherein the methods include adding water having a temperature of less than 117° F. to ground coffee beans to result in a slurry with liquid and solid components, maintaining the slurry at a temperature below 117° F. for at least one hour, separating the liquid component of the slurry from the solid component, to yield a liquid coffee extract, and subjecting the liquid coffee extract to a drying process to remove water from the liquid coffee extract, to yield a solid coffee extract which can be used as an instant coffee. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to blended instant coffees and methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Bean Logic LLC
    Inventor: Robert Neace, JR.
  • Patent number: 8720321
    Abstract: The invention provides an hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, and extract chamber and a middle unit connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped middle unit. The brew chamber houses a free-standing self-contained filter containing coffee grounds inside a water-permeable barrier. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the middle unit for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the middle unit, are detachable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Bean Logik LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Jr., Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20120234182
    Abstract: The invention provides an hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, and extract chamber and a middle unit connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped middle unit. The brew chamber houses a free-standing self-contained filter containing coffee grounds inside a water-permeable barrier. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the middle unit for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the middle unit, are detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Neace, JR., Todd H. Maas
  • Patent number: 7858133
    Abstract: An hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, an extract chamber and a center piece connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped apparatus and the center piece comprises middle portion. The brew chamber houses a free standing self-contained filter assembly containing coffee grounds inside a micro-fine wire mesh. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the center piece for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter assembly, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the center tie piece, are detachable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Jr., Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20080148955
    Abstract: The invention provides an hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, and extract chamber and a middle unit connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped middle unit. The brew chamber houses a free-standing self-contained filter containing coffee grounds inside a water-permeable barrier. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the middle unit for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the middle unit, are detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Todd H. Maas
  • Publication number: 20060230944
    Abstract: An hourglass shaped apparatus for cold brewing coffee, comprising a brew chamber, an extract chamber and a center piece connecting the brew and extract chambers. The extract and brew chambers comprise two ends of the hourglass shaped apparatus and the center piece comprises middle portion. The brew chamber houses a free standing self-contained filter assembly containing coffee grounds inside a micro-fine wire mesh. Water is poured into the brew chamber to generate coffee extract through cold water infusion. After the brewing process, the apparatus is inverted, and the coffee travels into the extract chamber through the center piece for dispensing. Coffee brewed in this manner is less acidic and more flavorful than the conventionally hot-brewed beverage. All the components of the apparatus, the filter assembly, the brew chamber, the extract chamber, and the center tie piece, are detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Neace, Todd Maas