Patents by Inventor Sander Schelfout

Sander Schelfout 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: 20250031901
    Abstract: A microwave popcorn maker with heating insert. The popcorn maker includes a main body in the form of a silicone cup. A removable plastic cover may close the open top end of the cup. A heating insert is located within the main body adjacent the base. The heating insert is formed of a material which absorbs microwave energy to heat faster than the material of the main body. The kernels for popping will rest upon the heating insert during heating in the microwave, and the increase heat absorption will result in improved popping performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Tijs Vanrijckeghem, Dimitri M.C.J. Backaert, Bavo De Zutter, Iwan Salim, Teo Sok Yee, Antoon Keymeulen, Ine M.K. Vandaele, Sander Schelfout, Michiel Wierinck
  • Publication number: 20230364567
    Abstract: A portable drink blender includes a blade rotation axis offset from center such that the blender blades to not extend across in interior of the drinking spout. The motor housing is formed of a lower housing having the complete spout formed therein, and an upper housing including an aperture through which the spout extends. A cover interlock is provided which prevents operation of the motor unless the cover is in the closed position to seal the spout closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Junyu YE, Wim De Vos, Ine M.K. Vandaele, Sander Schelfout, Dimitri M.C.J. Backaert, Bavo De Zutter
  • Patent number: 11779157
    Abstract: A food chopper blade column for use in a food chopper having a receptacle and cover. The column will be rotated in a cutting direction within the chopper during use, and mounts a plurality of cantilevered blades spaced circumferentially about the column. The upper blades include a leading edge having a single bevel cutting edge on their lower face, as well as trailing edge which is angled downward. The lowermost blade includes a leading edge having a single bevel cutting edge on its upper face, and a flat trailing edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Verbrugge, Junyu Ye, Johan Carrette, Sander Schelfout, Dimitri M. C. J. Backaert
  • Publication number: 20220225830
    Abstract: A food chopper blade column for use in a food chopper having a receptacle and cover. The column will be rotated in a cutting direction within the chopper during use, and mounts a plurality of cantilevered blades spaced circumferentially about the column. The upper blades include a leading edge having a single bevel cutting edge on their lower face, as well as trailing edge which is angled downward. The lowermost blade includes a leading edge having a single bevel cutting edge on its upper face, and a flat trailing edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Steven J. Verbrugge, Junyu YE, Johan Carrette, Sander Schelfout, Dimitri M.C.J. Backaert
  • Patent number: D1073389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Inventors: Iwan Soetomo Salim, Teo Sok Yee, Tijs Vanrijckeghem, Dimitri M. C. J. Backaert, Bavo De Zutter, Antoon Keymeulen, Ine M. K. Vandaele, Sander Schelfout, Michiel Wierinck